2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 2006 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione would be higher. At 4,242 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2006 SsangYong Chairman H. (209 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2006 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 137 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 SsangYong Chairman H. (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 SsangYong Chairman H. 2006 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione has manual transmission. 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 2006 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | SsangYong |
| Model | 8C Competizione | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2910 mm |
