1979 Toyota Celica vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Korando is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1979 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Korando (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 685 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 2860 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Celica | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Toyota | SsangYong |
| Model | Celica | Korando |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2563 cc | 2295 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2860 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2490 mm |
