1978 Buick LeSabre vs. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1978 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 40 kg more than 1978 Buick LeSabre. 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, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick LeSabre | 2003 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Buick | SsangYong |
Model | LeSabre | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1978 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2787 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 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 |