1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 2004 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2004 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 5.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 5.8 would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 265 kg more than 2004 SsangYong Chairman H.
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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 575 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 SsangYong Chairman H. (211 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 SsangYong Chairman H. 2004 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 5.8 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 5.8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 5.8 | 2004 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | 5.8 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5800 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 786 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1575 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 |
