2008 Cadillac XLR vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H

To start off, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Cadillac XLR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Cadillac XLR would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac XLR (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H. (209 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 77 kg more than 2008 Cadillac XLR.

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, 2008 Cadillac XLR (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H. (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Cadillac XLR 2009 SsangYong Chairman H
Make Cadillac SsangYong
Model XLR Chairman H
Year Released 2008 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4565 cc 3199 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 320 HP 209 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 420 Nm 318 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 89.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 84 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1560 kg 1637 kg
Vehicle Length 4520 mm 5060 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2910 mm