1990 TVR V8 S vs. 2006 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 TVR V8 S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 TVR V8 S would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 TVR V8 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 TVR V8 S (240 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2006 SsangYong Chairman H. (198 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 TVR V8 S should accelerate faster than 2006 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 578 kg more than 1990 TVR V8 S.
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, 1990 TVR V8 S (373 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 SsangYong Chairman H. (272 Nm). This means 1990 TVR V8 S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 SsangYong Chairman H. 2006 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1990 TVR V8 S has manual transmission. 1990 TVR V8 S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 TVR V8 S | 2006 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | TVR | SsangYong |
| Model | V8 S | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3947 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1052 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2910 mm |
