2008 SsangYong Korando vs. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Korando. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 291 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 SsangYong Korando | 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | SsangYong | Chevrolet |
| Model | Korando | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
