1990 Porsche Pan Americana vs. 2007 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche Pan Americana would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 528 kg more than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana.
Because 2007 SsangYong Kyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Kyron will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 310 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche Pan Americana | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Porsche | SsangYong |
| Model | Pan Americana | Kyron |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2750 mm |
