1973 Buick Centurion vs. 1996 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 1996 SsangYong Korando is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1996 SsangYong Korando. (79 HP @ 4050 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1996 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 336 kg more than 1996 SsangYong Korando. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Buick Centurion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1973 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 SsangYong Korando. (150 Nm @ 2240 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 SsangYong Korando. 1973 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1996 SsangYong Korando has manual transmission. 1996 SsangYong Korando will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 1996 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | Centurion | Korando |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4050 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2240 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
