2009 Saab 05-Sep vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2009 Saab 05-Sep 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saab 05-Sep (256 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 287 kg more than 2009 Saab 05-Sep.
Because 2009 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Saab 05-Sep. 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 Saab 05-Sep (258 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 2860 RPM). This means 2009 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Korando.
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2009 Saab 05-Sep | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Saab | SsangYong |
Model | 05-Sep | Korando |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2860 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |