2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2007 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Lumina and 2007 SsangYong Kyron were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 310 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina.
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 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Kyron.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
| Model | Lumina | Kyron |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
