2008 Mazda RX-8 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 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda RX-8.
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. 2012 SsangYong Chairman W 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. 2012 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mazda RX-8 | 2012 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | Mazda | SsangYong |
Model | RX-8 | Chairman W |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1308 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |