1998 Fiat Multipla vs. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, both 1998 Fiat Multipla and 1998 SsangYong Chairman H were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Multipla. (95 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Multipla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 140 kg more than 1998 Fiat Multipla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 SsangYong Chairman H is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Fiat Multipla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Multipla. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Multipla. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1998 Fiat Multipla has manual transmission. 1998 Fiat Multipla 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.
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1998 Fiat Multipla | 1998 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Fiat | SsangYong |
Model | Multipla | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 2787 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2910 mm |