1998 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1968 Fiat 124
To start off, 1998 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 2,293 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daewoo Chairman (150 HP) has 91 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 124. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 635 kg more than 1968 Fiat 124. 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 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 124. 1998 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1968 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1968 Fiat 124 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 | 1968 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Fiat |
| Model | Chairman | 124 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2293 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
