2010 SsangYong Chairman W vs. 2010 Kia Soul
To start off, both 2010 SsangYong Chairman W and 2010 Kia Soul were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2010 Kia Soul. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Soul.
Because 2010 SsangYong Chairman W 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 2010 SsangYong Chairman W. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Soul, 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, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Soul. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 SsangYong Chairman W | 2010 Kia Soul | |
| Make | SsangYong | Kia |
| Model | Chairman W | Soul |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1495 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2550 mm |
