2007 SsangYong Kyron vs. 1996 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Kyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Celica (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 713 kg more than 1996 Toyota Celica.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Celica. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 SsangYong Kyron | 1996 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | SsangYong | Toyota |
| Model | Kyron | Celica |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1893 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
