2009 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 316 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (257 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Korando.
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2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
Model | Avalanche | Korando |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |