2002 BMW 318 vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 318 would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 2002 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. Let's talk about torque, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 318. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 318. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 318 | 2009 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | 318 | Chairman W |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2970 mm |