2005 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2005 SsangYong Actyon

To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2005 SsangYong Actyon were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Actyon. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Actyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 313 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 SsangYong Actyon (310 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. (203 Nm). This means 2005 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 2005 SsangYong Actyon
Make Chevrolet SsangYong
Model Cobalt Actyon
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2196 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 145 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 203 Nm 310 Nm
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 86.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 94 mm 85.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 18.0:1
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1459 kg 1772 kg
Vehicle Length 4590 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 49 L 75 L


 

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