2010 Chevrolet Optra vs. 2010 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Optra and 2010 SsangYong Actyon were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Actyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Actyon (148 HP) has 40 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Optra. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Actyon should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Optra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 511 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Optra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 SsangYong Actyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Optra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 SsangYong Actyon (214 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Optra. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Optra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Optra | 2010 SsangYong Actyon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
| Model | Optra | Actyon |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 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 | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
