2008 Opel Corsa vs. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 SsangYong Chairman H. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 SsangYong Chairman H would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 555 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Because 2003 SsangYong Chairman H 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 2003 SsangYong Chairman H. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Opel Corsa, 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, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Opel Corsa | 2003 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Opel | SsangYong |
Model | Corsa | Chairman H |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 115 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.7 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2910 mm |