2012 BMW 116 vs. 1999 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 SsangYong Chairman H. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 SsangYong Chairman H would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 267 kg more than 2012 BMW 116. 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, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 116. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1999 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 116 | 1999 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | 116 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1999 |
| 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 | 116 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4239 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1421 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |
