1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 2000 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2000 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 445 kg more than 1956 Fiat 1400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 SsangYong Chairman H (272 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 2000 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400. 2000 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1956 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1956 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1400 | 2000 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Fiat | SsangYong |
| Model | 1400 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1900 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |
