2006 Honda Accord vs. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 SsangYong Chairman H would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (238 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. (198 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 555 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
Because 1998 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 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord, 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, 2006 Honda Accord (287 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 1998 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Accord | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2910 mm |
