2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2001 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 SsangYong Chairman H. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 SsangYong Chairman H would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 2001 SsangYong Chairman H. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2001 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 305 kg more than 2001 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 Maserati Quattroporte (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 SsangYong Chairman H. (210 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 2001 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Maserati | SsangYong |
| Model | Quattroporte | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4691 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 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 | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2910 mm |
