2002 BMW 330 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 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 330 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 29 more horse power than 2002 BMW 330. (193 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 330.
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) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 330. (237 Nm). This means 2009 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 330. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W 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. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 2009 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | 330 | Chairman W |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 296 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2970 mm |