1998 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1994 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1998 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lotus Elan 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 34 more horse power than 1994 Lotus Elan. (163 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1994 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 576 kg more than 1994 Lotus Elan. 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, 1994 Lotus Elan, 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 (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lotus Elan. (204 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lotus Elan. 1998 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1994 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1994 Lotus Elan 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 | 1994 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Daewoo | Lotus |
Model | Chairman | Elan |
Year Released | 1998 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2799 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1240 mm |