2008 Subaru Impreza vs. 2010 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Korando is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Impreza (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Korando. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 460 kg more than 2008 Subaru Impreza.
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, 2008 Subaru Impreza (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 2860 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Subaru Impreza | 2010 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Subaru | SsangYong |
| Model | Impreza | Korando |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2860 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
