1988 BMW 520 vs. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 520 would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520.
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.
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1988 BMW 520 | 2010 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | 520 | Chairman W |
Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |