1998 Nissan Silvia vs. 2007 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Chairman H. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Chairman H.
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, 1998 Nissan Silvia (271 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Chairman H. (213 Nm). This means 1998 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Chairman H. 2007 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1998 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1998 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Nissan Silvia | 2007 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Nissan | SsangYong |
| Model | Silvia | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2910 mm |
