2008 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W

To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Terracan 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 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Terracan. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Terracan.

Because 2008 Hyundai Terracan 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 Hyundai Terracan 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 SsangYong Chairman W (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Terracan. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Terracan.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Hyundai Terracan 2008 SsangYong Chairman W
Make Hyundai SsangYong
Model Terracan Chairman W
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3497 cc 3598 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 110 HP 247 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 343 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 181 km/hour 250 km/hour
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 7-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4720 mm 5110 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1895 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1495 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2970 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.5 L/100km 7.8 L/100km


 

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