2010 Nissan Frontier vs. 2010 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2010 Nissan Frontier and 2010 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 310 kg more than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2010 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Frontier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Frontier | 2010 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Nissan | SsangYong |
| Model | Frontier | Korando |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2486 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
