1979 Seat 124 vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Seat 124 would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Korando (209 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1979 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 935 kg more than 1979 Seat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 SsangYong Korando (318 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Seat 124 | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Seat | SsangYong |
| Model | 124 | Korando |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2490 mm |
