2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport would be higher. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (385 HP) has 246 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 628 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (550 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. (310 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. 2007 SsangYong Kyron has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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:
| 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Land Rover | SsangYong |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | Kyron |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4197 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 139 HP |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2028 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 75 L |
