1957 Abarth 500 vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 52 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 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W (247 HP) has 227 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500.
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, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W 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. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 2009 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Abarth | SsangYong |
| Model | 500 | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 247 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2970 mm |
