1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (200 HP) has 61 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Chairman H. (139 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 121 kg more than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (385 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Chairman H. (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Chairman H. 2010 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1982 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
Model | Corvette | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1982 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 139 HP |
Torque | 385 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1454 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2910 mm |