1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,971 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 (326 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Chairman W. (222 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Chairman W.
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, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Chairman W. (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Chairman W.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2009 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | SsangYong |
| Model | 500 | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4971 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2970 mm |
