1992 BMW 325 vs. 2005 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1992 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 300 kg more than 1992 BMW 325. 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, 2005 SsangYong Chairman H (272 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 325. (245 Nm). This means 2005 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 325. 2005 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1992 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 1992 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 325 | 2005 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | 325 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 272 Nm |
| 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 | 1330 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
