2009 BMW Z4 vs. 2009 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, both 2009 BMW Z4 and 2009 SsangYong Actyon were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW Z4 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Actyon. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Actyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 287 kg more than 2009 BMW Z4.
Because 2009 BMW Z4 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 2009 BMW Z4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 BMW Z4 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Actyon. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Actyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW Z4 | 2009 SsangYong Actyon | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | Z4 | Actyon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
