1978 Buick Electra vs. 2000 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2000 SsangYong Korando is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2000 SsangYong Korando. (142 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2000 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 80 kg more than 1978 Buick Electra.
Because 2000 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1978 Buick Electra (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 SsangYong Korando. (210 Nm @ 2860 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 SsangYong Korando. 1978 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2000 SsangYong Korando has manual transmission. 2000 SsangYong Korando will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 2000 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | Electra | Korando |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2860 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2490 mm |
