1968 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1998 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 1998 SsangYong Korando is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1998 SsangYong Korando. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1998 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 135 kg more than 1998 SsangYong Korando. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Cadillac DeVille. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 SsangYong Korando. (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac DeVille | 1998 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Cadillac | SsangYong |
| Model | DeVille | Korando |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1850 mm |
