1970 Fiat 124 vs. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 124 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 44 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 615 kg more than 1970 Fiat 124. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1970 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1970 Fiat 124 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:
| 1970 Fiat 124 | 1997 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Fiat | SsangYong |
| Model | 124 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2910 mm |
