2002 BMW 330 vs. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2003 SsangYong Chairman H. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2003 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2003 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, 2002 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 SsangYong Chairman H. (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 SsangYong Chairman H. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 2003 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | 330 | Chairman H |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2910 mm |