1986 Buick Regal vs. 2007 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Regal (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 403 kg more than 1986 Buick Regal.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Buick Regal (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. 1986 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2007 SsangYong Kyron has manual transmission. 2007 SsangYong Kyron will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Regal | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | Regal | Kyron |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
