1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 19 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.
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 443 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Chairman W. (343 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Chairman W. 2012 SsangYong Chairman W 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. 2012 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 BMW 5.8 | 2012 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | 5.8 | Chairman W |
Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 3598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 343 Nm |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2970 mm |