1982 Fiat Abarth vs. 1999 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Fiat Abarth. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Fiat Abarth would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1982 Fiat Abarth. (140 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat Abarth. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 435 kg more than 1982 Fiat Abarth. 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, 1982 Fiat Abarth (215 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 SsangYong Chairman H. (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Fiat Abarth will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 SsangYong Chairman H. 1999 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1982 Fiat Abarth has manual transmission. 1982 Fiat Abarth 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:
| 1982 Fiat Abarth | 1999 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Fiat | SsangYong |
| Model | Abarth | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2910 mm |
