1997 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, both 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 and 1997 SsangYong Chairman H were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 495 kg more than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1997 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1997 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | SsangYong |
| Model | 145 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2910 mm |
