2000 Holden Commodore vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 2000 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 20 kg more than 2000 Holden Commodore. 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, 2000 Holden Commodore (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H. (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2000 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 2000 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2000 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Holden Commodore | 2009 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Holden | SsangYong |
Model | Commodore | Chairman H |
Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2787 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2910 mm |