1998 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport
To start off, 1998 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daewoo Chairman (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 135 kg more than 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Daewoo Chairman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Daewoo Chairman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (314 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport. (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daewoo Chairman | 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport | |
| Make | Daewoo | Pontiac |
| Model | Chairman | Trans Sport |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1670 mm |
