2008 Mazda RX-8 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 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 215 kg more than 2008 Mazda RX-8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda RX-8. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda RX-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mazda RX-8 | 2009 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Mazda | SsangYong |
Model | RX-8 | Chairman H |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1308 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1637 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |