2006 BMW 530 vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman H

To start off, 2008 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2008 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, 2006 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. 2008 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW 530 2008 SsangYong Chairman H
Make BMW SsangYong
Model 530 Chairman H
Year Released 2006 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2991 cc 2295 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 215 HP 139 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 500 Nm 213 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 17.0:1 10.4:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1670 kg 1575 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 5060 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2910 mm


 

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