2001 SsangYong Chairman H vs. 2011 Citroen C5
To start off, 2011 Citroen C5 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 SsangYong Chairman H. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 SsangYong Chairman H would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 SsangYong Chairman H (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C5. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C5 weights approximately 18 kg more than 2001 SsangYong Chairman H.
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, 2011 Citroen C5, 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 Citroen C5 (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 SsangYong Chairman H. (210 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 SsangYong Chairman H | 2011 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | SsangYong | Citroen |
| Model | Chairman H | C5 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1593 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |
