1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, both 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK and 1997 SsangYong Chairman H were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 137 kg more than 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK. 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, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (190 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1997 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK has manual transmission. 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 1997 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | SsangYong |
| Model | CLK | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2910 mm |
