1977 BMW 628 vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 628 would be higher. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1977 BMW 628. (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 628.
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, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 628. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 628 | 2012 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | 628 | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2970 mm |
