2008 Lada Niva vs. 2008 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, both 2008 Lada Niva 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 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Actyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Actyon (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2008 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Actyon should accelerate faster than 2008 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 491 kg more than 2008 Lada Niva. 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, 2008 SsangYong Actyon (214 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lada Niva. 2008 SsangYong Actyon has automatic transmission and 2008 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2008 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 SsangYong Actyon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lada Niva | 2008 SsangYong Actyon | |
| Make | Lada | SsangYong |
| Model | Niva | Actyon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1776 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |
