1970 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1970 Buick Riviera. (265 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Riviera.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Riviera | 2012 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | Riviera | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2970 mm |
