2002 Acura CL vs. 2004 SsangYong Chairman H

To start off, 2004 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2004 SsangYong Chairman H. (209 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2004 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 57 kg more than 2002 Acura CL.

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, 2002 Acura CL, 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 (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura CL. (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura CL.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Acura CL 2004 SsangYong Chairman H
Make Acura SsangYong
Model CL Chairman H
Year Released 2002 2004
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3210 cc 3199 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 260 HP 209 HP
Engine RPM 6900 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 315 Nm 318 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 89.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 84 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1580 kg 1637 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 5060 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2910 mm


 

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