2002 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2002 SsangYong Chairman H

To start off, both 2002 Mercedes-Benz S and 2002 SsangYong Chairman H were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S (493 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 2002 SsangYong Chairman H. (209 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2002 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 498 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S (801 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 483 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 SsangYong Chairman H. (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 SsangYong Chairman H.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Mercedes-Benz S 2002 SsangYong Chairman H
Make Mercedes-Benz SsangYong
Model S Chairman H
Year Released 2002 2002
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5513 cc 3199 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 493 HP 209 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 801 Nm 318 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 89.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 87 mm 84 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2135 kg 1637 kg
Vehicle Length 5170 mm 5060 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2910 mm


 

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