1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 2001 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2001 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 950 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000. 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, 2001 SsangYong Chairman H (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000. 2001 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 1000 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 2001 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Abarth | SsangYong |
Model | 1000 | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 2787 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 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 | 680 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2910 mm |