2002 AC Aceca vs. 2010 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 AC Aceca would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Aceca (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 313 kg more than 2002 AC Aceca.
Because 2010 SsangYong Kyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 AC Aceca. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2002 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Kyron. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Kyron.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 2010 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | AC | SsangYong |
| Model | Aceca | Kyron |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
