2012 Acura ZDX vs. 2012 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, both 2012 Acura ZDX and 2012 SsangYong Kyron were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Acura ZDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Acura ZDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura ZDX should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Acura ZDX weights approximately 110 kg more than 2012 SsangYong Kyron. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Acura ZDX (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Kyron. (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Acura ZDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Kyron. 2012 Acura ZDX has automatic transmission and 2012 SsangYong Kyron has manual transmission. 2012 SsangYong Kyron will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Acura ZDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Acura ZDX | 2012 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Acura | SsangYong |
| Model | ZDX | Kyron |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2007 kg | 1897 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4887 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1595 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 75 L |
