2009 Kia Sedona vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Kia Sedona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Kia Sedona would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sedona (160 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 60 kg more than 2009 Kia Sedona.
Because 2012 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 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sedona, 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 Kia Sedona (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Sedona | 2012 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Kia | SsangYong |
Model | Sedona | Chairman H |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2910 mm |