2002 Lada Samara II vs. 2007 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lada Samara II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lada Samara II would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Kyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2002 Lada Samara II. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 2002 Lada Samara II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 1031 kg more than 2002 Lada Samara II. 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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lada Samara II. (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lada Samara II. 2007 SsangYong Kyron has automatic transmission and 2002 Lada Samara II has manual transmission. 2002 Lada Samara II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 SsangYong Kyron will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lada Samara II | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Lada | SsangYong |
| Model | Samara II | Kyron |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2001 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2750 mm |
