1988 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1988 Alfa Romeo 75. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1988 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 577 kg more than 1988 Alfa Romeo 75. 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, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Alfa Romeo 75. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1998 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | SsangYong |
| Model | 75 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1567 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |
