1996 BMW 535 vs. 2010 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 535 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 535 (235 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Chairman H. (209 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 27 kg more than 1996 BMW 535.
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, 1996 BMW 535 (320 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Chairman H. (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Chairman H. 2010 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 535 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 535 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 535 | 2010 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | 535 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |
