1989 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 205 kg more than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H. (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Caprice | 2009 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
| Model | Caprice | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2910 mm |
