1980 Buick Estate vs. 2012 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 4,931 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 53 kg more than 1980 Buick Estate.
Because 2012 SsangYong Kyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Kyron 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, 1980 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Kyron. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Kyron.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Estate | 2012 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | Buick | SsangYong |
Model | Estate | Kyron |
Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4931 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 85.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |