1975 BMW 316 vs. 2007 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 316 would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Chairman H (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1975 BMW 316. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 505 kg more than 1975 BMW 316. 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 (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 316. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 316. 2007 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1975 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1975 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 316 | 2007 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | 316 | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
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 | 1070 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |