1988 BMW M3 vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW M3 would be higher. At 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1988 BMW M3. (192 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 334 kg more than 1988 BMW M3. 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, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW M3. (230 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW M3. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1988 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 1988 BMW M3 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.
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1988 BMW M3 | 2012 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | M3 | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2302 cc | 2787 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2910 mm |