1954 Buick 40 vs. 2003 Daewoo Chairman
To start off, 2003 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Daewoo Chairman (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2003 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. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Buick 40 (309 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daewoo Chairman. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daewoo Chairman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 2003 Daewoo Chairman | |
| Make | Buick | Daewoo |
| Model | 40 | Chairman |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4328 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
