1998 BMW 318 vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 318 would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 318 | 2012 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | 318 | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3270 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
