1976 Buick Electra vs. 2002 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2002 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 148 kg more than 2002 SsangYong Chairman H.
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, 1976 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 SsangYong Chairman H. (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 2002 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | Electra | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5940 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2910 mm |
