1991 Buick LeSabre vs. 1998 Daewoo Chairman
To start off, 1998 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daewoo Chairman (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1991 Buick LeSabre. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1991 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 85 kg more than 1991 Buick LeSabre. 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, 1991 Buick LeSabre, 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, 1998 Daewoo Chairman (314 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Buick LeSabre. (299 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Buick LeSabre | 1998 Daewoo Chairman | |
| Make | Buick | Daewoo |
| Model | LeSabre | Chairman |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
