1964 Toyota Corona vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Korando is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 925 kg more than 1964 Toyota Corona. 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 1964 Toyota Corona. 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 (257 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Toyota Corona | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Toyota | SsangYong |
| Model | Corona | Korando |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
