1981 Buick Electra vs. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1981 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Electra weights approximately 62 kg more than 1997 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. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 SsangYong Chairman H. (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick Electra | 1997 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Buick | SsangYong |
Model | Electra | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1981 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2787 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2910 mm |