2010 Lada Kalina vs. 2007 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2010 Lada Kalina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 SsangYong Chairman H. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 SsangYong Chairman H would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2010 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 2010 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 557 kg more than 2010 Lada Kalina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 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 2007 SsangYong Chairman H. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Lada Kalina, 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, 2007 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lada Kalina. 2007 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 2010 Lada Kalina has manual transmission. 2010 Lada Kalina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Lada Kalina | 2007 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Lada | SsangYong |
| Model | Kalina | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2910 mm |
