2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara vs. 2007 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara would be higher. At 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (171 HP @ 3300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 SsangYong Chairman H (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (231 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 2007 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara has manual transmission. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2007 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Suzuki | SsangYong |
| Model | Grand Vitara | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2734 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2910 mm |
