1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 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 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Korando (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 214 kg more than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | SsangYong |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | Korando |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2490 mm |
