1980 Holden Statesman vs. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1980 Holden Statesman. (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Statesman.
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, 1980 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Chairman W. (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Chairman W.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Statesman | 2010 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Holden | SsangYong |
| Model | Statesman | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2970 mm |
