2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2006 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2006 SsangYong Chairman H were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 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 75 kg more than 2006 SsangYong Chairman H.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 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, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2006 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2006 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Hyundai | SsangYong |
| Model | Santa Fe | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2910 mm |
