1991 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 21 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, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1991 Buick Riviera. (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1991 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 110 kg more than 1991 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1991 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Buick Riviera | 2012 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Buick | SsangYong |
Model | Riviera | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2787 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
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 | 1630 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 |