2008 BMW 525 vs. 2007 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 SsangYong Chairman H. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 SsangYong Chairman H would be higher. At 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 135 kg more than 2008 BMW 525.
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, 2007 SsangYong Chairman H (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 2007 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | 525 | Chairman H |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2787 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 198 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |