1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 2007 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Korando is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 295 kg more than 1968 Austin 3-Litre.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 SsangYong Korando (258 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Austin 3-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Austin 3-Litre | 2007 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Austin | SsangYong |
| Model | 3-Litre | Korando |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |
