1977 Buick Regal vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Regal would be higher. At 4,932 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 167 kg more than 1977 Buick Regal. 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, 1977 Buick Regal (334 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Regal | 2012 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Buick | SsangYong |
Model | Regal | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4932 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1637 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2910 mm |