1986 BMW 628 vs. 2011 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1986 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 160 kg more than 1986 BMW 628. 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, 2011 SsangYong Chairman H (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 628. 2011 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1986 BMW 628 has manual transmission. 1986 BMW 628 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 628 | 2011 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | 628 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2910 mm |
