1997 SsangYong Chairman H vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 SsangYong Chairman H. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 SsangYong Chairman H would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1997 SsangYong Chairman H. (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1997 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1997 SsangYong Chairman H. 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, 2012 GMC Yukon (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 SsangYong Chairman H. (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 SsangYong Chairman H | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | SsangYong | GMC |
| Model | Chairman H | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2787 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 517 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3302 mm |
