2011 Kia Rio vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2011 Kia Rio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 SsangYong Chairman W. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 SsangYong Chairman W would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2011 Kia Rio. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Rio.
Because 2009 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 2009 SsangYong Chairman W. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Rio, 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 SsangYong Chairman W (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Rio | 2009 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Kia | SsangYong |
| Model | Rio | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4016 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2499 mm | 2970 mm |
