2005 Citroen C8 vs. 2005 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C8 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Actyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Actyon (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C8. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Actyon should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 85 kg more than 2005 Citroen C8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 2400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C8. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C8 | 2005 SsangYong Actyon | |
| Make | Citroen | SsangYong |
| Model | C8 | Actyon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 75 L |
