1998 BMW 320 vs. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 320 (170 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2003 SsangYong Chairman H. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2003 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 75 kg more than 1998 BMW 320.
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, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 320 | 2003 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | 320 | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1998 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2169 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |