1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando is newer by 64 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 560 kg more than 2005 SsangYong Korando. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | SsangYong |
| Model | 500 | Korando |
| Year Released | 1941 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 5.2:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 70 L |
