1948 Buick 40 vs. 1998 Daewoo Chairman
To start off, 1998 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daewoo Chairman (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1948 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1948 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Buick 40 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1998 Daewoo Chairman.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Buick 40 | 1998 Daewoo Chairman | |
Make | Buick | Daewoo |
Model | 40 | Chairman |
Year Released | 1948 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 2293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.6 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1545 kg |