2011 Hyundai Equus vs. 2001 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Equus is newer by 10 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Equus (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2001 SsangYong Chairman H. (198 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 2001 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 388 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, 2011 Hyundai Equus (451 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 SsangYong Chairman H. (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai Equus | 2001 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Hyundai | SsangYong |
| Model | Equus | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| 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 | 2018 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5159 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3045 mm | 2910 mm |
