1996 BMW 540 vs. 2000 SsangYong Chairman H

To start off, 2000 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 540 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2000 SsangYong Chairman H. (198 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 2000 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 540 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2000 SsangYong Chairman H. 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, 1996 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 SsangYong Chairman H. (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 SsangYong Chairman H.

Compare all specifications:

1996 BMW 540 2000 SsangYong Chairman H
Make BMW SsangYong
Model 540 Chairman H
Year Released 1996 2000
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4398 cc 2787 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 282 HP 198 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 5900 RPM
Torque 440 Nm 272 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4700 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1735 kg 1630 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 5060 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2910 mm


 

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