1992 Holden Commodore vs. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Holden Commodore (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1997 SsangYong Chairman H. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1997 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 180 kg more than 1992 Holden Commodore.
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, 1992 Holden Commodore (288 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 SsangYong Chairman H. (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Holden Commodore 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 1992 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1992 Holden Commodore 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:
| 1992 Holden Commodore | 1997 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Holden | SsangYong |
| Model | Commodore | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2910 mm |
