1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 828 kg more than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. 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, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. (210 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1998 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | SsangYong |
Model | 500 | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1944 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5401 cc | 2295 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 | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 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 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2910 mm |