2009 BMW X5 vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2009 BMW X5 and 2009 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X5 (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Korando.
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, 2009 BMW X5 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 2860 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Korando.
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2009 BMW X5 | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | X5 | Korando |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2860 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |