1988 Lada Samara 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 Lada Samara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lada Samara 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 69 more horse power than 1988 Lada Samara. (70 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 973 kg more than 1988 Lada Samara. 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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Samara. (117 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada Samara | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Lada | SsangYong |
| Model | Samara | Kyron |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2750 mm |
