1981 Chrysler Avenger vs. 2002 Daewoo Chairman
To start off, 2002 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Chrysler Avenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Chrysler Avenger would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Daewoo Chairman (151 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1981 Chrysler Avenger. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1981 Chrysler Avenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 665 kg more than 1981 Chrysler Avenger. 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, 2002 Daewoo Chairman (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Chrysler Avenger. (93 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2002 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Chrysler Avenger. 2002 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1981 Chrysler Avenger has manual transmission. 1981 Chrysler Avenger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Daewoo Chairman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Chrysler Avenger | 2002 Daewoo Chairman | |
| Make | Chrysler | Daewoo |
| Model | Avenger | Chairman |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
