2012 BMW 120 vs. 2011 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 SsangYong Chairman H. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 SsangYong Chairman H 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 28 more horse power than 2012 BMW 120. (170 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 255 kg more than 2012 BMW 120. 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 2012 BMW 120. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 120 | 2011 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | 120 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2012 | 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 | 170 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 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 | 1375 kg | 1630 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 |
