2012 Porsche Cayenne vs. 1999 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 SsangYong Chairman H. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 SsangYong Chairman H would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (380 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1999 SsangYong Chairman H. (198 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1999 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 610 kg more than 1999 SsangYong Chairman H. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 SsangYong Chairman H. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (578 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 SsangYong Chairman H. (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche Cayenne | 1999 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Porsche | SsangYong |
| Model | Cayenne | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 578 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4846 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1939 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2896 mm | 2910 mm |
