1989 Buick Skylark vs. 1999 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 3,344 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Skylark (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1999 SsangYong Chairman H. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1999 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 299 kg more than 1989 Buick Skylark.
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, 1989 Buick Skylark, 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, 1989 Buick Skylark (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 SsangYong Chairman H. (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Skylark | 1999 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | Skylark | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3344 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1276 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2910 mm |
