2000 BMW 318 vs. 2000 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, both 2000 BMW 318 and 2000 SsangYong Chairman H were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2000 BMW 318. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 235 kg more than 2000 BMW 318. 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, 2000 SsangYong Chairman H (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2000 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 318 | 2000 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | 318 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |
