1991 Buick Riviera vs. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Buick Riviera (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 58 kg more than 1991 Buick Riviera.
Because 1998 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 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Buick Riviera, 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, 1991 Buick Riviera (285 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. (210 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1991 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Buick Riviera | 1998 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Buick | SsangYong |
Model | Riviera | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1991 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2910 mm |