1998 SsangYong Chairman H vs. 2010 Lexus SC
To start off, 2010 Lexus SC is newer by 12 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 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus SC (282 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus SC weights approximately 237 kg more than 1998 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, 2010 Lexus SC (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. (210 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 SsangYong Chairman H | 2010 Lexus SC | |
| Make | SsangYong | Lexus |
| Model | Chairman H | SC |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2630 mm |
