1979 Buick Estate vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Estate would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate.
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, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 2012 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | Buick | SsangYong |
Model | Estate | Chairman W |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2970 mm |