2009 Pontiac G8 vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2009 Pontiac G8 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac G8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac G8 (414 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac G8 should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 511 kg more than 2009 Pontiac G8.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Pontiac G8 (563 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Pontiac G8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Pontiac G8 | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Pontiac | SsangYong |
| Model | G8 | Korando |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
