1976 Bristol 603 vs. 2011 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 603 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bristol 603 (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2011 SsangYong Chairman H. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 603 should accelerate faster than 2011 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2011 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, 1976 Bristol 603 (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 SsangYong Chairman H. (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 603 | 2011 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Bristol | SsangYong |
| Model | 603 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2910 mm |
