2009 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W

To start off, both 2009 Fiat Grande Punto and 2009 SsangYong Chairman W were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto.

Because 2009 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 2009 SsangYong Chairman W. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, 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, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. (206 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Grande Punto has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Grande Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Fiat Grande Punto 2009 SsangYong Chairman W
Make Fiat SsangYong
Model Grande Punto Chairman W
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1368 cc 3199 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 119 HP 222 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 206 Nm 296 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 195 km/hour 250 km/hour
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual 7-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4040 mm 5110 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1895 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1495 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2970 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.6 L/100km 8.1 L/100km


 

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