2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, both 2009 Buick Lucerne and 2009 SsangYong Chairman H were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,880 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H. (198 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 13 kg more than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Because 2009 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 2009 SsangYong Chairman H. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne, 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, 2009 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H. (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick Lucerne | 2009 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Buick | SsangYong |
Model | Lucerne | Chairman H |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3880 cc | 2787 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2910 mm |