2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2006 SsangYong Actyon

To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet SSR and 2006 SsangYong Actyon were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 2006 SsangYong Actyon. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2006 SsangYong Actyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 698 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.

Because 2006 SsangYong Actyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet SSR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 SsangYong Actyon. (214 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 SsangYong Actyon. 2006 SsangYong Actyon has automatic transmission and 2006 Chevrolet SSR has manual transmission. 2006 Chevrolet SSR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 SsangYong Actyon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2006 Chevrolet SSR 2006 SsangYong Actyon
Make Chevrolet SsangYong
Model SSR Actyon
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Pickup Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5965 cc 2300 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 401 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 542 Nm 214 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1078 kg 1776 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1630 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 75 L