2000 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2008 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Hyundai | SsangYong |
| Model | Santa Fe | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2657 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
