2003 Dodge Ram vs. 2002 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2003 Dodge Ram is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 SsangYong Chairman H. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 SsangYong Chairman H would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 2002 SsangYong Chairman H. (198 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2002 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Ram weights approximately 644 kg more than 2002 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, 2003 Dodge Ram (732 Nm) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 SsangYong Chairman H. (272 Nm). This means 2003 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 SsangYong Chairman H. 2002 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 2003 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 2003 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Ram | 2002 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Dodge | SsangYong |
| Model | Ram | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 732 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2274 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2910 mm |
