2009 Fiat Panda vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Panda 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 153 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Because 2009 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 SsangYong Chairman W. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (180 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 Panda. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Panda 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 Panda | 2009 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Fiat | SsangYong |
| Model | Panda | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
