2006 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2011 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 5 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (108 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 SsangYong Chairman W (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (140 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda RX-8 | 2011 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Mazda | SsangYong |
| Model | RX-8 | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 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 |
