2001 Kia Carens vs. 2004 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2004 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Kia Carens would be higher. At 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2001 Kia Carens. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 370 kg more than 2001 Kia Carens. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 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 2004 SsangYong Chairman H. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Kia Carens, 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, 2004 SsangYong Chairman H (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Carens. (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Carens. 2004 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 2001 Kia Carens has manual transmission. 2001 Kia Carens will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Kia Carens | 2004 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Kia | SsangYong |
Model | Carens | Chairman H |
Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1793 cc | 2787 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |