2002 BMW 330 vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 10 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), 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2002 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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, 2002 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Chairman W. (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Chairman W. 2012 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. 2012 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 2012 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | 330 | Chairman W |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |