1997 SsangYong Chairman H vs. 1986 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1997 SsangYong Chairman H. (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Supra 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 73 kg more than 1986 Toyota Supra.
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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Supra. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1986 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1986 Toyota Supra 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 SsangYong Chairman H | 1986 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | SsangYong | Toyota |
| Model | Chairman H | Supra |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2787 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2730 mm |
