1986 BMW 316 vs. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 BMW 316 would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H (139 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1986 BMW 316. (86 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 505 kg more than 1986 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, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 316. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 316 | 1997 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | 316 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 86 HP | 139 HP |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |
