2001 Holden Vectra vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Holden Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Holden Vectra would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2001 Holden Vectra. (139 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 2001 Holden Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 337 kg more than 2001 Holden Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Holden Vectra, 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, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Holden Vectra. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Holden Vectra. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 2001 Holden Vectra has manual transmission. 2001 Holden Vectra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Holden Vectra | 2012 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Holden | SsangYong |
| Model | Vectra | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2910 mm |
