2008 Toyota Corolla vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, both 2008 Toyota Corolla 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (175 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2008 SsangYong Chairman W 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 2008 SsangYong Chairman W. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Corolla, 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, 2008 Toyota Corolla (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W. (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Corolla | 2008 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Toyota | SsangYong |
| Model | Corolla | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2231 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
