2009 BMW 320 vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 SsangYong Chairman H would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 320 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 255 kg more than 2009 BMW 320.
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 SsangYong Chairman H (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 2008 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | 320 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| 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 | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |
