2009 Peugeot 1007 vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2009 Peugeot 1007 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 14 more horse power than 2009 Peugeot 1007. (104 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2009 Peugeot 1007. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 647 kg more than 2009 Peugeot 1007. 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 Peugeot 1007. 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 (257 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Peugeot 1007. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Peugeot 1007.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Peugeot 1007 | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Peugeot | SsangYong |
| Model | 1007 | Korando |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 16.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
