2008 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2006 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 SsangYong Actyon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 SsangYong Actyon would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 SsangYong Actyon. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2006 SsangYong Actyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 360 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2008 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Actyon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 SsangYong Actyon (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Tacoma | 2006 SsangYong Actyon | |
| Make | Toyota | SsangYong |
| Model | Tacoma | Actyon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2694 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1412 kg | 1772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 75 L |
