1999 GAZ 3111 vs. 2008 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 GAZ 3111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 GAZ 3111 would be higher. At 3,380 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 GAZ 3111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GAZ 3111 (168 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GAZ 3111 should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 423 kg more than 1999 GAZ 3111.
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, 2008 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GAZ 3111. (270 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GAZ 3111.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GAZ 3111 | 2008 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | GAZ | SsangYong |
| Model | 3111 | Kyron |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3380 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2750 mm |
