1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (116 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (137 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W has automatic transmission and 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2008 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | Mazda | SsangYong |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Chairman W |
Year Released | 1989 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2970 mm |