2009 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Spark 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Spark. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Spark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 1015 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Spark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Spark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Spark.
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2009 Chevrolet Spark | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
Model | Spark | Korando |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 16.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |