2003 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 226 kg more than 2003 Chevrolet Silverado.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado (354 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Kyron.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
| Model | Silverado | Kyron |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 2001 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
