1998 SsangYong Chairman H vs. 2008 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2008 Toyota Hilux is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 SsangYong Chairman H would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Hilux. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 67 kg more than 1998 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, 2008 Toyota Hilux (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. (210 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Hilux will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 SsangYong Chairman H | 2008 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | SsangYong | Toyota |
| Model | Chairman H | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3090 mm |
