1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1968 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, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1968 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1968 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 1997 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Fiat | SsangYong |
| Model | 500 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| 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 | 480 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2910 mm |
