1959 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 787 kg more than 2005 SsangYong Korando. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (307 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 2005 SsangYong Korando has manual transmission. 2005 SsangYong Korando will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Cadillac | SsangYong |
| Model | Fleetwood | Korando |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 1785 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3810 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
