1979 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 75 kg more than 1979 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette (366 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H. (272 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1979 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
Model | Corvette | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 2787 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 198 HP |
Torque | 366 Nm | 272 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2910 mm |