1961 Fiat 1100 vs. 2007 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Kyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 1023 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1100 | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Fiat | SsangYong |
| Model | 1100 | Kyron |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.1 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 75 L |
