1996 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1998 Daewoo Chairman
To start off, 1998 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. (220 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 215 kg more than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. 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, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. (314 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daewoo Chairman.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Roadmaster | 1998 Daewoo Chairman | |
Make | Buick | Daewoo |
Model | Roadmaster | Chairman |
Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |