2009 Acura TL vs. 2007 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2009 Acura TL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 335 kg more than 2009 Acura TL.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (258 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2009 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TL | 2007 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Acura | SsangYong |
| Model | TL | Korando |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
