1988 Buick LeSabre vs. 2007 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Korando is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick LeSabre (148 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 285 kg more than 1988 Buick LeSabre.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Buick LeSabre (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (258 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1988 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick LeSabre | 2007 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | LeSabre | Korando |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
