1987 BMW 318 vs. 2002 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2002 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 318 would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1987 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 671 kg more than 1987 BMW 318. 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, 2002 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 318. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 318. 2002 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1987 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 1987 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 318 | 2002 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | 318 | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1987 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1637 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 |