1999 SsangYong Korando vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1999 SsangYong Korando is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1979 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 SsangYong Korando (138 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 SsangYong Korando. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 SsangYong Korando | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | SsangYong | Toyota |
| Model | Korando | Celica |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2640 mm |
