1968 Fiat 125 vs. 1999 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 615 kg more than 1968 Fiat 125. 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, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 125. 1999 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1968 Fiat 125 has manual transmission. 1968 Fiat 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 125 | 1999 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Fiat | SsangYong |
Model | 125 | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2910 mm |