1997 Caterham C21 vs. 1998 Daewoo Chairman
To start off, 1998 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Caterham C21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Caterham C21 would be higher. At 2,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daewoo Chairman (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1997 Caterham C21. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1997 Caterham C21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 946 kg more than 1997 Caterham C21. 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, 1998 Daewoo Chairman (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Caterham C21. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Caterham C21. 1998 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1997 Caterham C21 has manual transmission. 1997 Caterham C21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Daewoo Chairman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Caterham C21 | 1998 Daewoo Chairman | |
| Make | Caterham | Daewoo |
| Model | C21 | Chairman |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1470 mm |
