1979 BMW 735 vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 735 would be higher. At 3,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1979 BMW 735. (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 735.
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, 1979 BMW 735 (309 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Chairman W. (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Chairman W. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W has automatic transmission and 1979 BMW 735 has manual transmission. 1979 BMW 735 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 735 | 2009 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | 735 | Chairman W |
Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3451 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2970 mm |