2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2005 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 SsangYong Chairman H. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 SsangYong Chairman H would be higher. At 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 184 kg more than 2005 SsangYong Chairman H.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 SsangYong Chairman H. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2005 SsangYong Chairman H (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2005 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Hyundai | SsangYong |
| Model | Santa Fe | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2910 mm |
