1985 Jaguar XJS vs. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Jaguar XJS (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1997 SsangYong Chairman H. (198 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1997 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 150 kg more than 1997 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. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Jaguar XJS (432 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 SsangYong Chairman H. (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1985 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 SsangYong Chairman H. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1985 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1985 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Jaguar XJS | 1997 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Jaguar | SsangYong |
| Model | XJS | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5343 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 432 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2910 mm |
