2009 GMC Acadia vs. 2001 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2009 GMC Acadia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2001 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2001 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Acadia weights approximately 570 kg more than 2001 SsangYong Korando. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 GMC Acadia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 SsangYong Korando. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Acadia | 2001 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | GMC | SsangYong |
| Model | Acadia | Korando |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
