1952 Buick 40 vs. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 2 kg more than 1952 Buick 40. 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, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Buick 40 | 1998 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | 40 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.6 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2910 mm |
