2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2007 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac CTS (255 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 409 kg more than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Cadillac CTS (343 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Kyron.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Cadillac | SsangYong |
| Model | CTS | Kyron |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 2001 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |
