2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage is newer by 3 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 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 425 kg more than 2003 SsangYong Chairman H.
Because 2006 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 SsangYong Chairman H. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 SsangYong Chairman H. (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 SsangYong Chairman H. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 2006 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2006 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Kia Sportage | 2003 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Kia | SsangYong |
Model | Sportage | Chairman H |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
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 | 2000 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2910 mm |