1998 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1980 Volvo 240
To start off, 1998 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 2,293 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 240 (152 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 105 kg more than 1980 Volvo 240.
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 Volvo 240 (240 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 240 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 Volvo 240 has manual transmission. 1980 Volvo 240 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 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Daewoo | Volvo |
Model | Chairman | 240 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2293 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |