1997 Rover 400 vs. 2007 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Rover 400 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 37 more horse power than 1997 Rover 400. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 1997 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 773 kg more than 1997 Rover 400. 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Rover 400. (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Rover 400 | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Rover | SsangYong |
| Model | 400 | Kyron |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2750 mm |
