1992 BMW 320 vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 320 would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1992 BMW 320. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 257 kg more than 1992 BMW 320. 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, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 320. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1992 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 1992 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 320 | 2009 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | 320 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| 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 | 1380 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
