1972 Fiat 125 vs. 2000 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2000 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 677 kg more than 1972 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, 2000 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 125. 2000 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1972 Fiat 125 has manual transmission. 1972 Fiat 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 125 | 2000 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Fiat | SsangYong |
| Model | 125 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| 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 | 1637 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 |
