1989 BMW 316 vs. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 316 would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1989 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 557 kg more than 1989 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, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW 316. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1989 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1989 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 316 | 1998 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | 316 | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1080 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 |