1973 Buick Centurion vs. 2000 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2000 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2000 SsangYong Chairman H. (209 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 2000 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 439 kg more than 2000 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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 SsangYong Chairman H. (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 2000 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | Centurion | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2910 mm |
