2008 SsangYong Korando vs. 2001 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Korando is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Sequoia (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 251 kg more than 2001 Toyota Sequoia.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Toyota Sequoia (430 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Korando. (256 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 SsangYong Korando | 2001 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | SsangYong | Toyota |
| Model | Korando | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2874 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
