2005 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W. (222 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2008 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, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda RX-8. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda RX-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda RX-8 | 2008 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Mazda | SsangYong |
| Model | RX-8 | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1307 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
