1997 SsangYong Chairman H vs. 1958 Trabant P 50
To start off, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Trabant P 50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Trabant P 50 would be higher. 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 180 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 50. (18 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 980 kg more than 1958 Trabant P 50. 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 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 50. (41 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1997 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 SsangYong Chairman H | 1958 Trabant P 50 | |
| Make | SsangYong | Trabant |
| Model | Chairman H | P 50 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 2787 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2030 mm |
