1998 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1998 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Daihatsu Charmant 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 115 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 701 kg more than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. 1998 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1978 Daihatsu Charmant has manual transmission. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant 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 | 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Daewoo | Daihatsu |
| Model | Chairman | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
