1997 Nissan Terrano II vs. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, both 1997 Nissan Terrano II and 1997 SsangYong Chairman H were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Terrano II. (116 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Terrano II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 12 kg more than 1997 Nissan Terrano II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Nissan Terrano II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 SsangYong Chairman H. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Terrano II will offer significantly more control. 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 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Terrano II. (198 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Terrano II. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1997 Nissan Terrano II has manual transmission. 1997 Nissan Terrano II 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:
| 1997 Nissan Terrano II | 1997 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Nissan | SsangYong |
| Model | Terrano II | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2389 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2910 mm |
