1989 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2004 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2004 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 4,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 10 kg more than 2004 SsangYong Chairman H.
Because 2004 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 2004 SsangYong Chairman H. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood, 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 Cadillac Fleetwood (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 SsangYong Chairman H. (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2004 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Cadillac | SsangYong |
| Model | Fleetwood | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4467 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2910 mm |
