2008 BMW 118 vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 118 would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 118 (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 190 kg more than 2008 BMW 118.
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, 2008 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 118 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 118 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 2012 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | 118 | Chairman H |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |