1994 Dodge Viper vs. 2007 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,988 cc (10 cylinders), 1994 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 381 kg more than 1994 Dodge Viper.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1994 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1994 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Kyron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Dodge Viper | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Dodge | SsangYong |
| Model | Viper | Kyron |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7988 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2750 mm |
