2007 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2010 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Sonata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Sonata would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Sonata (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Chairman H. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 132 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Sonata.
Because 2010 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 2010 SsangYong Chairman H. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Sonata, 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, 2007 Hyundai Sonata (219 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Chairman H. (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Sonata | 2010 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Hyundai | SsangYong |
| Model | Sonata | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2910 mm |
