2009 Seat Altea vs. 2006 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2009 Seat Altea is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 SsangYong Chairman H. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 SsangYong Chairman H would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2009 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 2009 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 247 kg more than 2009 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 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 2006 SsangYong Chairman H. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Seat Altea, 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, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Seat Altea. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Seat Altea. 2006 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 2009 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2009 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Seat Altea | 2006 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Seat | SsangYong |
Model | Altea | Chairman H |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1637 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2910 mm |