1999 Buick Regal vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Regal (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Chairman W. (222 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Chairman W.
Because 2009 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 2009 SsangYong Chairman W. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Buick Regal, 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, 1999 Buick Regal (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Chairman W. (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Chairman W.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Regal | 2009 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | Regal | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2970 mm |
