1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Coronet (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H. (198 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 190 kg more than 1968 Dodge Coronet.
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, 1968 Dodge Coronet (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H. (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1968 Dodge Coronet has manual transmission. 1968 Dodge Coronet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 2009 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Dodge | SsangYong |
| Model | Coronet | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2910 mm |
