2000 SsangYong Korando vs. 1958 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2000 SsangYong Korando is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 SsangYong Korando (142 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 899 kg more than 1958 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 SsangYong Korando (210 Nm @ 2860 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 SsangYong Korando | 1958 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | SsangYong | Toyota |
| Model | Korando | Corona |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2860 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2410 mm |
