1998 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1980 Volvo 66
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 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 2,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daewoo Chairman (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66.
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 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66. 1998 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1980 Volvo 66 has manual transmission. 1980 Volvo 66 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 66 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Volvo |
| Model | Chairman | 66 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1550 mm |
