1975 BMW 315 vs. 2011 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 315. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 315 would be higher. At 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 620 kg more than 1975 BMW 315. 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, 2011 SsangYong Chairman H (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 315 | 2011 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | 315 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |
