1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 would be higher. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450.
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, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 (359 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Chairman W. (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Chairman W.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 | 2009 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | SsangYong |
| Model | 450 | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4519 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2970 mm |
