1968 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1968 Porsche 911. (110 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1968 Porsche 911.
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, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Porsche 911. (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Porsche 911. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W has automatic transmission and 1968 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1968 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Porsche 911 | 2009 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Porsche | SsangYong |
| Model | 911 | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2970 mm |
