2012 Subaru Impreza vs. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 SsangYong Chairman W. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 SsangYong Chairman W would be higher. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Chairman W. (247 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Chairman W.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 SsangYong Chairman W. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Chairman W. (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Chairman W. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W has automatic transmission and 2012 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2012 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Subaru Impreza | 2010 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Subaru | SsangYong |
| Model | Impreza | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2624 mm | 2970 mm |
