1988 Buick Reatta vs. 2007 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Reatta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Reatta would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Reatta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Reatta (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Reatta should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 465 kg more than 1988 Buick Reatta.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Reatta. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Reatta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Reatta | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | Reatta | Kyron |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 2001 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 75 L |
