1973 Chevrolet XP 898 vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet XP 898. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet XP 898 would be higher.
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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1973 Chevrolet XP 898 | 2008 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
Model | XP 898 | Chairman W |
Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 247 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |