2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart vs. 2007 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart. (94 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 162 kg more than 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart. 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, 2007 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart. (185 Nm). This means 2007 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart | 2007 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | SsangYong |
| Model | Smart | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1689 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Type | electric | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2910 mm |
