1977 Fiat 132 vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 490 kg more than 1977 Fiat 132. 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, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 132. (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 132. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1977 Fiat 132 has manual transmission. 1977 Fiat 132 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 132 | 2012 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Fiat | SsangYong |
Model | 132 | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2787 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2910 mm |