1984 Buick Electra vs. 1996 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 1996 SsangYong Korando is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1996 SsangYong Korando. (79 HP @ 4050 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1996 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 290 kg more than 1984 Buick Electra.
Because 1996 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Buick Electra (264 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 SsangYong Korando. (150 Nm @ 2240 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 SsangYong Korando. 1984 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1996 SsangYong Korando has manual transmission. 1996 SsangYong Korando will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 1996 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | Electra | Korando |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4050 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2240 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1850 mm |
