1998 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1998 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 615 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Daewoo Chairman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Daewoo Chairman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daewoo Chairman | 1978 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Daewoo | Honda |
| Model | Chairman | Accord |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2293 cc | 1748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
