1965 Abarth 700 vs. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 1008 kg more than 1965 Abarth 700. 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, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H (210 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1998 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 700. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1965 Abarth 700 has manual transmission. 1965 Abarth 700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth 700 | 1998 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Abarth | SsangYong |
| Model | 700 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 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 | 570 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2910 mm |
