1998 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1979 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1998 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 3,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daewoo Chairman (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 226 kg more than 1979 Holden Kingswood. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1998 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Daewoo Chairman | 1979 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Daewoo | Holden |
Model | Chairman | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2799 cc | 3296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |