2006 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
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 (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W has automatic transmission and 2006 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2006 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:
2006 Mazda RX-8 | 2008 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | Mazda | SsangYong |
Model | RX-8 | Chairman W |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1311 cc | 3598 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |