1953 Buick 40 vs. 2000 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2000 SsangYong Korando is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,315 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 SsangYong Korando (138 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40.
Because 2000 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Buick 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1953 Buick 40 (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 SsangYong Korando. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Buick 40 | 2000 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | 40 | Korando |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4315 cc | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.9 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2490 mm |
