2009 BMW 125 vs. 1999 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1999 SsangYong Chairman H. (209 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 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 317 kg more than 2009 BMW 125.
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 (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1999 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 1999 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | 125 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |
