1961 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac DeVille. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac DeVille.
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, 1961 Cadillac DeVille (582 Nm) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Chairman W. (296 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Chairman W.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Cadillac DeVille | 2012 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | Cadillac | SsangYong |
Model | DeVille | Chairman W |
Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 296 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2970 mm |