1956 Buick 40 vs. 2011 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2011 SsangYong Chairman H. (209 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2011 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 47 kg more than 1956 Buick 40.
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, 1956 Buick 40 (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 SsangYong Chairman H. (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Buick 40 | 2011 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Buick | SsangYong |
Model | 40 | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 462 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1637 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2910 mm |