1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 2000 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2000 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 SsangYong Chairman H (140 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1600. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 600 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1600. 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. 2000 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 1600 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 1600 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:
| 1959 Abarth 1600 | 2000 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Abarth | SsangYong |
| Model | 1600 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| 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 | 975 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2910 mm |
