1999 SsangYong Korando vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1999 SsangYong Korando is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 SsangYong Korando (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Carina. (72 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 690 kg more than 1988 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 SsangYong Korando (209 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 SsangYong Korando | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | SsangYong | Toyota |
| Model | Korando | Carina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2540 mm |
