1959 Seat 600 vs. 2002 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2002 SsangYong Korando is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2002 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1959 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1959 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 1291 kg more than 1959 Seat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Seat 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Seat 600 | 2002 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Seat | SsangYong |
| Model | 600 | Korando |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1850 mm |
