1987 Buick Estate vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 2008 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | Estate | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2970 mm |
