1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. (95 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200.
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 (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 2009 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | SsangYong |
| Model | 200 | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2970 mm |
