1981 Renault 18 vs. 2007 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Korando is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Renault 18. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Renault 18 would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1981 Renault 18. (66 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 735 kg more than 1981 Renault 18. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 SsangYong Korando (258 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 18. (124 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 18.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Renault 18 | 2007 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Renault | SsangYong |
| Model | 18 | Korando |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2068 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2490 mm |
