2008 BMW 325 vs. 2008 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, both 2008 BMW 325 and 2008 SsangYong Actyon were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Actyon. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Actyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 297 kg more than 2008 BMW 325.
Because 2008 SsangYong Actyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 325. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 SsangYong Actyon (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 325 | 2008 SsangYong Actyon | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | 325 | Actyon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 86.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
