2006 SsangYong Chairman H vs. 2012 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 SsangYong Chairman H. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 SsangYong Chairman H would be higher. At 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2012 Alfa Romeo 159. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 2012 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2006 SsangYong Chairman H.
Because 2006 SsangYong Chairman H is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 SsangYong Chairman H. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 (281 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 SsangYong Chairman H. (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 SsangYong Chairman H | 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
| Make | SsangYong | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Chairman H | 159 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2787 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2710 mm |
