1997 SsangYong Chairman H vs. 1959 Steyr 500D
To start off, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Steyr 500D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Steyr 500D would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1959 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1959 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1959 Steyr 500D. 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, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Steyr 500D. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1959 Steyr 500D has manual transmission. 1959 Steyr 500D will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 SsangYong Chairman H | 1959 Steyr 500D | |
| Make | SsangYong | Steyr |
| Model | Chairman H | 500D |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 1850 mm |
