2011 SsangYong Chairman H vs. 2005 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForFour. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 660 kg more than 2005 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 SsangYong Chairman H is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 SsangYong Chairman H. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Smart ForFour, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 SsangYong Chairman H (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForFour. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 SsangYong Chairman H | 2005 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | SsangYong | Smart |
| Model | Chairman H | ForFour |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2787 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
