2003 SsangYong Chairman H vs. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 SsangYong Chairman H. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 SsangYong Chairman H would be higher. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2003 SsangYong Chairman H. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2003 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 3 kg more than 2003 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, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 SsangYong Chairman H. (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 SsangYong Chairman H | 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | SsangYong | Suzuki |
| Model | Chairman H | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4501 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2639 mm |
