2007 SsangYong Kyron vs. 2007 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2007 SsangYong Kyron and 2007 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Kyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Opel Astra. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 736 kg more than 2007 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Astra. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 SsangYong Kyron | 2007 Opel Astra | |
| Make | SsangYong | Opel |
| Model | Kyron | Astra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2001 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 52 L |
