1998 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1998 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Wartburg 312 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 161 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 636 kg more than 1957 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Daewoo Chairman (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daewoo Chairman | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Wartburg |
| Model | Chairman | 312 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
