1975 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (217 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 330 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, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (305 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | SsangYong |
| Model | Toronado | Korando |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1785 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 72 L |
