1998 Audi S8 vs. 1998 Daewoo Chairman
To start off, both 1998 Audi S8 and 1998 Daewoo Chairman were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Audi S8 (335 HP) has 185 more horse power than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. (150 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Audi S8 weights approximately 180 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.
Because 1998 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Audi S8 will offer significantly more control. 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 Audi S8 (557 Nm) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. (220 Nm). This means 1998 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. 1998 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1998 Audi S8 has manual transmission. 1998 Audi S8 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:
| 1998 Audi S8 | 1998 Daewoo Chairman | |
| Make | Audi | Daewoo |
| Model | S8 | Chairman |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 150 HP |
| Torque | 557 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
