1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. (209 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 114 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
Model | Corvette | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1637 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |