2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 SsangYong Chairman H. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 SsangYong Chairman H would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 383 kg more than 1997 SsangYong Chairman H.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 SsangYong Chairman H. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 SsangYong Chairman H. (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Discovery | 1997 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Land Rover | SsangYong |
| Model | Discovery | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2910 mm |
