2008 Kia Picanto vs. 2007 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2008 Kia Picanto is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 SsangYong Kyron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 SsangYong Kyron would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Kyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2008 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 965 kg more than 2008 Kia Picanto. 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 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Picanto | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Kia | SsangYong |
| Model | Picanto | Kyron |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.9 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 928 kg | 1893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 75 L |
