2010 Buick Lucerne vs. 2002 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 SsangYong Chairman H. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 SsangYong Chairman H would be higher. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2002 SsangYong Chairman H. (198 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2002 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 64 kg more than 2002 SsangYong Chairman H. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 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 2002 SsangYong Chairman H. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 SsangYong Chairman H. (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Buick Lucerne | 2002 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | Lucerne | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3900 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 | 3200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1694 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5161 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2936 mm | 2910 mm |
