1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (265 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2012 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (404 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2012 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | SsangYong |
| Model | 500 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 404 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2910 mm |
