1998 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1978 Holden GTS
To start off, 1998 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Holden GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Holden GTS would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daewoo Chairman (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1978 Holden GTS. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 160 kg more than 1978 Holden GTS. 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, 1978 Holden GTS (327 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. (314 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. 1998 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1978 Holden GTS has manual transmission. 1978 Holden GTS 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 Holden GTS | |
| Make | Daewoo | Holden |
| Model | Chairman | GTS |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
