2001 Proton Tiara vs. 2009 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Actyon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Proton Tiara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Proton Tiara would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Actyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Actyon (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2001 Proton Tiara. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Actyon should accelerate faster than 2001 Proton Tiara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 992 kg more than 2001 Proton Tiara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 SsangYong Actyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Proton Tiara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Actyon will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 SsangYong Actyon (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Proton Tiara. (90 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Proton Tiara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Proton Tiara | 2009 SsangYong Actyon | |
| Make | Proton | SsangYong |
| Model | Tiara | Actyon |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2750 mm |
