1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200. (122 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 247 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200. 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, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200. (178 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 1998 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | SsangYong |
| Model | 200 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2910 mm |
