1976 Holden Sunbird vs. 2001 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2001 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 2,832 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 SsangYong Chairman H (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1976 Holden Sunbird. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Sunbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 430 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird. 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 Holden Sunbird (224 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 SsangYong Chairman H. (210 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Sunbird | 2001 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Holden | SsangYong |
| Model | Sunbird | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2832 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2910 mm |
