2006 Lotus Elise vs. 2005 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 SsangYong Chairman H. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 SsangYong Chairman H would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 2006 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 741 kg more than 2006 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Elise. 2005 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 2006 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2006 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lotus Elise | 2005 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Lotus | SsangYong |
Model | Elise | Chairman H |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1637 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2910 mm |