1989 Buick Riviera vs. 2007 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Riviera (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 369 kg more than 1989 Buick Riviera.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Riviera. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Riviera. 1989 Buick Riviera 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. 1989 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Buick Riviera | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | Buick | SsangYong |
Model | Riviera | Kyron |
Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1997 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 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1893 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |