1987 Buick Electra vs. 1998 Daewoo Chairman
To start off, 1998 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daewoo Chairman (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1987 Buick Electra. (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 65 kg more than 1987 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Daewoo Chairman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Daewoo Chairman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Buick Electra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Buick Electra (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daewoo Chairman.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Electra | 1998 Daewoo Chairman | |
Make | Buick | Daewoo |
Model | Electra | Chairman |
Year Released | 1987 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |