1998 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1998 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,293 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daewoo Chairman (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 435 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica. 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 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica. 1998 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1981 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1981 Toyota Celica 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 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Daewoo | Toyota |
Model | Chairman | Celica |
Year Released | 1998 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2293 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |