2002 Jaguar XJR vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJR (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. (198 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 35 kg more than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Jaguar XJR (525 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XJR | 2008 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Jaguar | SsangYong |
| Model | XJR | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2910 mm |
