2009 BMW M3 vs. 2006 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 SsangYong Chairman H. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 SsangYong Chairman H would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2006 SsangYong Chairman H. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2006 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 255 kg more than 2009 BMW M3.
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, 2009 BMW M3 (401 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 SsangYong Chairman H. (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 SsangYong Chairman H. 2006 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 2006 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | M3 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |
