2007 Cadillac STS vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Cadillac STS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Cadillac STS would be higher. At 3,563 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac STS (253 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. (198 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Cadillac STS weights approximately 152 kg more than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. 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, 2007 Cadillac STS (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Cadillac STS | 2008 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Cadillac | SsangYong |
Model | STS | Chairman H |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3563 cc | 2787 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 253 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 342 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2910 mm |