1995 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1995 Buick Riviera. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Riviera.
Because 2012 SsangYong Chairman W 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 W. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Buick Riviera (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Chairman W. (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Chairman W.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 2012 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | Riviera | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1495 mm |
