1990 Dodge Spirit vs. 1999 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Dodge Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Dodge Spirit would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Dodge Spirit (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1999 SsangYong Chairman H. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Dodge Spirit should accelerate faster than 1999 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 259 kg more than 1990 Dodge Spirit.
Because 1999 SsangYong Chairman H 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 1999 SsangYong Chairman H. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Dodge Spirit, 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, 1990 Dodge Spirit (294 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 SsangYong Chairman H. (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Dodge Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Dodge Spirit | 1999 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Dodge | SsangYong |
| Model | Spirit | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1316 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2910 mm |
