2008 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2008 SsangYong Chairman W were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider (256 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W. (222 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W.
Because 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer significantly more control. 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 Alfa Romeo Spider (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W. (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W has automatic transmission and 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider 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:
| 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2008 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | SsangYong |
| Model | Spider | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3194 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
