2008 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 6,198 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Chairman W. (222 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Chairman W.
Because 2008 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 SsangYong Chairman W. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac Escalade 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 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Chairman W. (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Chairman W.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac Escalade | 2012 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Cadillac | SsangYong |
| Model | Escalade | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6198 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
