1998 Plymouth Breeze vs. 2011 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Plymouth Breeze. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Plymouth Breeze would be higher. Both 1998 Plymouth Breeze and 2011 SsangYong Kyron are equipped with a 1,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 SsangYong Kyron (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1998 Plymouth Breeze. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 1998 Plymouth Breeze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 573 kg more than 1998 Plymouth Breeze. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 SsangYong Kyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Plymouth Breeze. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Plymouth Breeze. (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Plymouth Breeze. 2011 SsangYong Kyron has automatic transmission and 1998 Plymouth Breeze has manual transmission. 1998 Plymouth Breeze will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 SsangYong Kyron will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Plymouth Breeze | 2011 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | Plymouth | SsangYong |
Model | Breeze | Kyron |
Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 75 L |