1961 Fiat 500 vs. 2010 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1961 Fiat 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, 2010 SsangYong Chairman H (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 500. 2010 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1961 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1961 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 500 | 2010 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Fiat | SsangYong |
Model | 500 | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 2787 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2910 mm |