2000 Mazda Protege vs. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2000 Mazda Protege is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 SsangYong Chairman H would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Protege. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Protege. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Protege weights approximately 148 kg more than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H.
Because 1998 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 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Protege, 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, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Protege. (164 Nm). This means 1998 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Protege.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Protege | 1998 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Mazda | SsangYong |
| Model | Protege | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2910 mm |
