1968 Holden Belmont vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont.
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, 1968 Holden Belmont (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Chairman W. (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Chairman W.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Belmont | 2009 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Holden | SsangYong |
| Model | Belmont | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2970 mm |
