1988 Eagle Summit 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 Eagle Summit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Eagle Summit would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Kyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1988 Eagle Summit. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 1988 Eagle Summit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 969 kg more than 1988 Eagle Summit. 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 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Eagle Summit. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Eagle Summit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Eagle Summit | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Eagle | SsangYong |
| Model | Summit | Kyron |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 2001 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2750 mm |
