2006 Lotus Elise vs. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2006 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 2006 Lotus Elise.
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 (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Elise. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W 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. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lotus Elise | 2010 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | Lotus | SsangYong |
Model | Elise | Chairman W |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 3598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |