2005 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2011 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt (205 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2011 SsangYong Chairman H. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2011 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 218 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Because 2011 SsangYong Chairman H is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 SsangYong Chairman H. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt (271 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 SsangYong Chairman H. (213 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2011 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
| Model | Cobalt | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1357 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2910 mm |
