1998 BMW 318 vs. 1998 Daewoo Chairman
To start off, both 1998 BMW 318 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daewoo Chairman (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 360 kg more than 1998 BMW 318. 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 (314 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318. 1998 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 1998 BMW 318 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 BMW 318 | 1998 Daewoo Chairman | |
Make | BMW | Daewoo |
Model | 318 | Chairman |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |