2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Actyon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Actyon. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Actyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 491 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento.
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, 2008 Kia Sorento (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Actyon. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Actyon.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sorento | 2010 SsangYong Actyon | |
Make | Kia | SsangYong |
Model | Sorento | Actyon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1776 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |