2012 Toyota Sienna vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 3 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 90 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.
Because 2009 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Sienna. 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 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Toyota Sienna | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Toyota | SsangYong |
Model | Sienna | Korando |
Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2700 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1765 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |