2006 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1999 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 SsangYong Chairman H. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 SsangYong Chairman H would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1999 SsangYong Chairman H. (198 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1999 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 302 kg more than 1999 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, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 SsangYong Chairman H. (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 SsangYong Chairman H. 1999 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 2006 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | 1999 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Maserati | SsangYong |
| Model | Quattroporte | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1932 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2910 mm |
