1978 Buick Electra vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando is newer by 27 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, 2005 SsangYong Korando (217 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Buick Electra (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (305 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | Electra | Korando |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1785 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2490 mm |
