1978 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2006 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Camaro. (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 45 kg more than 1978 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 SsangYong Chairman H. (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Camaro | 2006 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
| Model | Camaro | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2910 mm |
