1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Chairman W. (222 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Chairman W.
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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Chairman W. (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Chairman W.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
Model | Corvette | Chairman W |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 277 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 437 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2970 mm |