2001 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2001 SsangYong Chairman H

To start off, both 2001 Daihatsu Sirion and 2001 SsangYong Chairman H were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu Sirion. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 767 kg more than 2001 Daihatsu Sirion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2001 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 2001 SsangYong Chairman H. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Daihatsu Sirion, 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, 2001 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu Sirion. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu Sirion.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Daihatsu Sirion 2001 SsangYong Chairman H
Make Daihatsu SsangYong
Model Sirion Chairman H
Year Released 2001 2001
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1298 cc 3199 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 100 HP 209 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 121 Nm 318 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 72 mm 89.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.7 mm 84 mm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 870 kg 1637 kg
Vehicle Length 3680 mm 5060 mm
Vehicle Width 1600 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2380 mm 2910 mm