2011 Buick Lucerne vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Buick Lucerne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Buick Lucerne would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Lucerne (292 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 238 kg more than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. 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, 2011 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, 2011 Buick Lucerne (390 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Buick Lucerne | 2012 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | Lucerne | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1813 kg | 1575 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 |
