2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 SsangYong Chairman H would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 114 kg more than 1998 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, 2009 Dodge Charger (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. (210 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 1998 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Dodge | SsangYong |
| Model | Charger | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2910 mm |
