2010 BMW 118 vs. 2011 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 118 would be higher. At 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 135 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, 2011 SsangYong Chairman H (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 118 | 2011 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | 118 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1411 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |
