1996 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. (209 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 462 kg more than 1996 De Tomaso Guara.
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, 1996 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1996 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 1996 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 De Tomaso Guara | 2012 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | De Tomaso | SsangYong |
Model | Guara | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 402 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1637 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2910 mm |