2009 SsangYong Chairman H vs. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 SsangYong Chairman H. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 SsangYong Chairman H would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H. (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 504 kg more than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H. (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 SsangYong Chairman H | 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | SsangYong | Chevrolet |
| Model | Chairman H | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1637 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3310 mm |
