1981 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1981 Chevrolet Caprice. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1981 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.
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1981 Chevrolet Caprice | 2012 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
Model | Caprice | Chairman W |
Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 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 |