2009 Toyota Camry vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2009 Toyota Camry 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 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Camry (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 156 kg more than 2009 Toyota Camry.
Because 2009 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Camry. 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 Toyota Camry (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Korando. 2009 Toyota Camry has automatic transmission and 2009 SsangYong Korando has manual transmission. 2009 SsangYong Korando will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Camry | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Toyota | SsangYong |
| Model | Camry | Korando |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2362 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
