1953 Buick 40 vs. 2005 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,315 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Chairman H (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2005 SsangYong Chairman H.
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, 1953 Buick 40 (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Chairman H. (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1953 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Buick 40 | 2005 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | 40 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4315 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2910 mm |
