1997 SsangYong Chairman H vs. 1976 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Celica 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 61 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Celica. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 605 kg more than 1976 Toyota Celica. 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Celica. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 SsangYong Chairman H | 1976 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | SsangYong | Toyota |
| Model | Chairman H | Celica |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2430 mm |
