2009 Mazda 2 vs. 2009 SsangYong Actyon

To start off, both 2009 Mazda 2 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Actyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Actyon (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 2. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Actyon should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 617 kg more than 2009 Mazda 2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 SsangYong Actyon (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 2. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 2.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Mazda 2 2009 SsangYong Actyon
Make Mazda SsangYong
Model 2 Actyon
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1596 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 99 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 146 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79 mm 86.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81.4 mm 85.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 181 km/hour 166 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1155 kg 1772 kg
Vehicle Length 3930 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1550 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 75 L


 

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