2009 BMW 120 vs. 1999 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 SsangYong Chairman H. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 SsangYong Chairman H would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1999 SsangYong Chairman H. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1999 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 50 kg more than 2009 BMW 120.
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, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 1999 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | 120 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |
