1975 Fiat 131 vs. 1999 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP) has 156 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 672 kg more than 1975 Fiat 131. 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 (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1999 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 131. 1999 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1975 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1975 Fiat 131 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:
1975 Fiat 131 | 1999 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Fiat | SsangYong |
Model | 131 | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1975 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 209 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1637 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2910 mm |