1997 SsangYong Chairman H vs. 1979 Bitter SC
To start off, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Bitter SC would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1979 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1979 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 274 kg more than 1979 Bitter SC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 SsangYong Chairman H | 1979 Bitter SC | |
| Make | SsangYong | Bitter |
| Model | Chairman H | SC |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2787 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2690 mm |
