1999 Acura RL vs. 2006 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1999 Acura RL. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1999 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Acura RL weights approximately 38 kg more than 2006 SsangYong Chairman H.
Because 2006 SsangYong Chairman H is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 SsangYong Chairman H. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Acura RL, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Acura RL. (304 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Acura RL | 2006 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Acura | SsangYong |
| Model | RL | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2910 mm |
