1984 Cadillac Seville vs. 1999 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1984 Cadillac Seville. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1984 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 33 kg more than 1999 SsangYong Chairman H.
Because 1999 SsangYong Chairman H is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 SsangYong Chairman H. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Cadillac Seville. (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Cadillac Seville | 1999 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Cadillac | SsangYong |
Model | Seville | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1637 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2910 mm |