1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick LeSabre (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 168 kg more than 1998 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, 1976 Buick LeSabre (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. (210 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick LeSabre | 1998 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | LeSabre | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2910 mm |
