2009 Kia Opirus vs. 2009 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, both 2009 Kia Opirus 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 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Opirus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Opirus (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Actyon. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Opirus should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Actyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Opirus weights approximately 121 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.
Because 2009 SsangYong Actyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Opirus. 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 Kia Opirus (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Actyon. (214 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Opirus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Actyon.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Opirus | 2009 SsangYong Actyon | |
Make | Kia | SsangYong |
Model | Opirus | Actyon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3497 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1897 kg | 1776 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |