1997 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Venture would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Venture. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 115 kg more than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H.
Because 2009 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 2009 SsangYong Chairman H. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Venture, 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, 1997 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H. (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Venture | 2009 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
Model | Venture | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2787 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2910 mm |