1981 BMW 745 vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 745 would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. (209 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 47 kg more than 1981 BMW 745.
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, 1981 BMW 745 (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1981 BMW 745 has manual transmission. 1981 BMW 745 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 745 | 2012 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | 745 | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1637 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2910 mm |