2010 Smart ForTwo vs. 2010 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2010 Smart ForTwo 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 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 1025 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Smart ForTwo. 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 (257 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Smart ForTwo | 2010 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Smart | SsangYong |
| Model | ForTwo | Korando |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2695 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1867 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 70 L |
