2009 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2009 SsangYong Actyon

To start off, both 2009 Fiat Grande Punto 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 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Actyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Actyon (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Actyon should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 672 kg more than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 SsangYong Actyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Actyon will offer significantly more control. 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 SsangYong Actyon (214 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Fiat Grande Punto 2009 SsangYong Actyon
Make Fiat SsangYong
Model Grande Punto Actyon
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1368 cc 2300 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 76 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 115 Nm 214 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1100 kg 1772 kg
Vehicle Height 1690 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 75 L


 

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