1956 BMW 501 vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 501 would be higher. At 3,166 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Chairman H (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1956 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 170 kg more than 1956 BMW 501. 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, 1956 BMW 501 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1956 BMW 501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
1956 BMW 501 | 2008 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | 501 | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1956 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3166 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2910 mm |