2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 SsangYong Chairman W. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 SsangYong Chairman W would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (612 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W.
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. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W has automatic transmission and 2009 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette 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.
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2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
Model | Corvette | Chairman W |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6162 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 612 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |