2006 Pontiac GTO vs. 2008 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 5,969 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 62 kg more than 2008 SsangYong Kyron. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Pontiac GTO (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Kyron. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Kyron. 2008 SsangYong Kyron has automatic transmission and 2006 Pontiac GTO has manual transmission. 2006 Pontiac GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 SsangYong Kyron will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Pontiac GTO | 2008 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Pontiac | SsangYong |
| Model | GTO | Kyron |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5969 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
