1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 93 kg more than 2005 SsangYong Korando. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2005 SsangYong Korando has manual transmission. 2005 SsangYong Korando will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | SsangYong |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Korando |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1842 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2490 mm |
