1957 Cadillac 62 vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,424 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Cadillac 62 (267 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. (209 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 367 kg more than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. 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.
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1957 Cadillac 62 | 2008 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Cadillac | SsangYong |
Model | 62 | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5424 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1637 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3290 mm | 2910 mm |