2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2009 SsangYong Actyon

To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Actyon. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Actyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 424 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (462 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Actyon. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Actyon.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 2009 SsangYong Actyon
Make Chevrolet SsangYong
Model Tahoe Actyon
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5300 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 320 HP 139 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 462 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 2400 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2200 kg 1776 kg
Vehicle Length 5140 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1960 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 75 L


 

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