1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. (198 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 30 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420.
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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 (329 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 | 2008 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | SsangYong |
| Model | 420 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2910 mm |
