1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. (136 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B weights approximately 130 kg more than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H.
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, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B (219 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B has manual transmission. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B | 2012 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | SsangYong |
| Model | 300B | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2910 mm |
