1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2006 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 83 kg more than 2006 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 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 SsangYong Chairman H. (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 2006 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
Model | Caprice | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1637 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2910 mm |