2008 Jeep Patriot vs. 2007 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, 2008 Jeep Patriot is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 SsangYong Actyon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 SsangYong Actyon would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Patriot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Patriot (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Actyon. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Actyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 94 kg more than 2007 SsangYong Actyon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2007 SsangYong Actyon (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Patriot. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Patriot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Patriot | 2007 SsangYong Actyon | |
| Make | Jeep | SsangYong |
| Model | Patriot | Actyon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 75 L |
