1998 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1958 Porsche 356
To start off, 1998 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Porsche 356 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 97 more horse power than 1958 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1958 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 741 kg more than 1958 Porsche 356. 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1998 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Porsche 356. 1998 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1958 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1958 Porsche 356 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 Daewoo Chairman | 1958 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Porsche |
| Model | Chairman | 356 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
