2000 SsangYong Chairman H vs. 2011 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Eos is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 SsangYong Chairman H. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 SsangYong Chairman H would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 SsangYong Chairman H (140 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Eos. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Eos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Eos weights approximately 17 kg more than 2000 SsangYong Chairman H.
Because 2000 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 2000 SsangYong Chairman H. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Eos, 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, 2011 Volkswagen Eos (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 SsangYong Chairman H. (210 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Eos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 SsangYong Chairman H.
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2000 SsangYong Chairman H | 2011 Volkswagen Eos | |
Make | SsangYong | Volkswagen |
Model | Chairman H | Eos |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1592 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4423 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1444 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2578 mm |