1996 SsangYong Korando vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1996 SsangYong Korando is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 SsangYong Korando (216 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 170 kg more than 1996 SsangYong Korando.
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, 1996 SsangYong Korando (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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1996 SsangYong Korando | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | SsangYong | Toyota |
Model | Korando | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1996 | 1980 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3199 cc | 3980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 307 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 2120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |