2010 BMW 118 vs. 2002 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 SsangYong Chairman H. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 SsangYong Chairman H would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 242 kg more than 2010 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 BMW 118 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 SsangYong Chairman H. (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 118 | 2002 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | 118 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1423 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |
