2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2008 SsangYong Actyon

To start off, both 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Actyon. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Actyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 202 kg more than 2008 SsangYong Actyon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 SsangYong Actyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Actyon. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Actyon.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2008 SsangYong Actyon
Make Jeep SsangYong
Model Grand Cherokee Actyon
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type SUV Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3701 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 210 HP 139 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 319 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1978 kg 1776 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 75 L


 

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