1990 Buick Electra vs. 2010 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Korando is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Korando. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 265 kg more than 1990 Buick Electra.
Because 2010 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Buick Electra. 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, 1990 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 2860 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick Electra | 2010 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Buick | SsangYong |
Model | Electra | Korando |
Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2860 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2490 mm |