1985 Buick Wildcat vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Wildcat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Wildcat would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Wildcat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Wildcat (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 531 kg more than 1985 Buick Wildcat.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1985 Buick Wildcat (551 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (210 Nm @ 2860 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Wildcat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Wildcat | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | Wildcat | Korando |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2860 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 289 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2490 mm |
