1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2010 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Korando is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Korando (209 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 375 kg more than 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 SsangYong Korando (307 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2010 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | SsangYong |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Korando |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2490 mm |
