1943 Packard 12 vs. 2000 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2000 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Packard 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Packard 12 would be higher. At 7,756 cc (12 cylinders), 1943 Packard 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1943 Packard 12 (174 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2000 SsangYong Chairman H. (140 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1943 Packard 12 should accelerate faster than 2000 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Packard 12 weights approximately 845 kg more than 2000 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. 2000 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1943 Packard 12 has manual transmission. 1943 Packard 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1943 Packard 12 | 2000 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Packard | SsangYong |
| Model | 12 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1943 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7756 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2910 mm |
