1979 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Malibu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Malibu would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 155 kg more than 1979 Chevrolet Malibu.
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.
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1979 Chevrolet Malibu | 1998 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
Model | Malibu | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2787 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 198 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2910 mm |