1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2002 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2002 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2002 SsangYong Chairman H. (209 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 2002 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1133 kg more than 2002 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 SsangYong Chairman H. (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2002 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | SsangYong |
Model | 600 | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1968 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6330 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1637 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2910 mm |