1959 Riley Two Point Six vs. 2007 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Korando is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley Two Point Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley Two Point Six would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 225 kg more than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. (183 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley Two Point Six.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Riley Two Point Six | 2007 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Riley | SsangYong |
Model | Two Point Six | Korando |
Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2490 mm |