2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2000 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2000 SsangYong Korando. (142 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2000 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 211 kg more than 2000 SsangYong Korando. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 SsangYong Korando. (210 Nm @ 2860 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 SsangYong Korando. 2009 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2000 SsangYong Korando has manual transmission. 2000 SsangYong Korando will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2000 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Land Rover | SsangYong |
| Model | Freelander | Korando |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2860 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
