2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 773 kg more than 2009 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 2860 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Korando. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Land Rover | SsangYong |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Korando |
Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 624 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2860 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2638 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4783 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1783 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2743 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |