2008 Chrysler Town & Country 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 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. (176 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country.
Because 2012 SsangYong Chairman W 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 2012 SsangYong Chairman W. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler Town & Country, 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, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler Town & Country | 2012 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Chrysler | SsangYong |
| Model | Town & Country | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
