2008 Honda HR-V 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 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Honda HR-V 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 Honda HR-V 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, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V. 2012 SsangYong Chairman W has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda HR-V has manual transmission. 2008 Honda HR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda HR-V | 2012 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | Honda | SsangYong |
Model | HR-V | Chairman W |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 3598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 247 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1895 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |