1998 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1980 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1998 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Mondial (214 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 145 kg more than 1980 Ferrari Mondial.
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, 1980 Ferrari Mondial (243 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. 1998 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari Mondial 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 | 1980 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Daewoo | Ferrari |
| Model | Chairman | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2293 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 214 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 243 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1270 mm |
