2000 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2004 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2004 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2004 SsangYong Chairman H. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2004 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 375 kg more than 2000 De Tomaso Guara.
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, 2000 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 SsangYong Chairman H. (211 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 SsangYong Chairman H. 2004 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 2000 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 2000 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 De Tomaso Guara | 2004 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | De Tomaso | SsangYong |
| Model | Guara | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2910 mm |
