2006 Holden Commodore 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 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,976 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Holden Commodore (360 HP) has 221 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Kyron.
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, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Holden Commodore. (290 Nm). This means 2007 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Holden Commodore | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | Holden | SsangYong |
Model | Commodore | Kyron |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5976 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 139 HP |
Torque | 290 Nm | 310 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |