1998 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1978 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1998 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 766 kg more than 1978 Nissan Sunny.
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. 1998 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1978 Nissan Sunny has manual transmission. 1978 Nissan Sunny 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 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Daewoo | Nissan |
| Model | Chairman | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
