1985 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz S. (154 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz S.
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, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz S. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz S. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W has automatic transmission and 1985 Mercedes-Benz S has manual transmission. 1985 Mercedes-Benz S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Mercedes-Benz S | 2010 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | SsangYong |
Model | S | Chairman W |
Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2746 cc | 3598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2970 mm |