1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Chairman H (275 HP) has 127 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 220 kg more than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H.
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 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2008 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Oldsmobile | SsangYong |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 3598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 275 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2910 mm |