1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chevrolet Caprice | 2009 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
| Model | Caprice | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3270 mm |
