1977 Buick LeSabre vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick LeSabre.
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, 1977 Buick LeSabre (329 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1977 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick LeSabre | 2008 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | LeSabre | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2910 mm |
