2002 SsangYong Chairman H vs. 2000 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2002 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2000 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 SsangYong Chairman H (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2000 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 2000 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 288 kg more than 2002 SsangYong Chairman H.
Because 2000 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 SsangYong Chairman H. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Korando 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, 2000 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 SsangYong Chairman H. (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 SsangYong Chairman H | 2000 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | SsangYong | SsangYong |
| Model | Chairman H | Korando |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |
