1974 Fiat 126 vs. 2005 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Chairman H (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 995 kg more than 1974 Fiat 126. 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, 2005 SsangYong Chairman H (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 126 | 2005 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Fiat | SsangYong |
| Model | 126 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 593 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2910 mm |
