2009 Pontiac G5 vs. 2009 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, both 2009 Pontiac G5 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 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac G5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac G5 (155 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Actyon. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac G5 should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Actyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 443 kg more than 2009 Pontiac G5.
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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac G5. (203 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac G5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Pontiac G5 | 2009 SsangYong Actyon | |
| Make | Pontiac | SsangYong |
| Model | G5 | Actyon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2189 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 75 L |
