2000 Lotus Extreme vs. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W

To start off, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lotus Extreme. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotus Extreme would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Extreme. (120 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Extreme.

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, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W (296 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Extreme. (180 Nm). This means 2010 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Extreme. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W has automatic transmission and 2000 Lotus Extreme has manual transmission. 2000 Lotus Extreme will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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