1997 Caterham C21 vs. 2004 Daewoo Chairman

To start off, 2004 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 7 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Daewoo Chairman (151 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1997 Caterham C21. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1997 Caterham C21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 895 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, 2004 Daewoo Chairman (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Caterham C21. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Caterham C21. 2004 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. 2004 Daewoo Chairman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1997 Caterham C21 2004 Daewoo Chairman
Make Caterham Daewoo
Model C21 Chairman
Year Released 1997 2004
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1587 cc 2295 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 115 HP 151 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 145 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 90.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79 mm 88.4 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 650 kg 1545 kg
Vehicle Length 3810 mm 5060 mm
Vehicle Width 1590 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1060 mm 1470 mm


 

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