1998 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1996 Fiat 131
To start off, 1998 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat 131 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 37 more horse power than 1996 Fiat 131. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 520 kg more than 1996 Fiat 131. 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat 131. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat 131. 1998 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1996 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1996 Fiat 131 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 | 1996 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Daewoo | Fiat |
Model | Chairman | 131 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2293 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |