1999 SsangYong Chairman H vs. 1997 Honda S-MX
To start off, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda S-MX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda S-MX would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1997 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 245 kg more than 1997 Honda S-MX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 SsangYong Chairman H. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda S-MX will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 SsangYong Chairman H | 1997 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | SsangYong | Honda |
| Model | Chairman H | S-MX |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
