2008 Jaguar XJR vs. 2008 SsangYong Actyon

To start off, both 2008 Jaguar XJR 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJR (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Actyon. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Actyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 42 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XJR.

Because 2008 SsangYong Actyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Jaguar XJR. 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 Jaguar XJR (561 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Actyon. (214 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Actyon.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Jaguar XJR 2008 SsangYong Actyon
Make Jaguar SsangYong
Model XJR Actyon
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4196 cc 2300 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 400 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 561 Nm 214 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1734 kg 1776 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase Size 3040 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 84 L 75 L


 

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