1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H (139 HP) has 119 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. 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, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1957 Abarth 500 has manual transmission. 1957 Abarth 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1997 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Abarth | SsangYong |
| Model | 500 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 139 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2910 mm |
