2009 BMW 525 vs. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 SsangYong Chairman H would be higher. At 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. (198 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 245 kg more than 2009 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, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1998 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 525 | 1998 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | 525 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| 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 | 215 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |
