1998 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1998 Honda Civic

To start off, both 1998 Daewoo Chairman and 1998 Honda Civic were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 115 more horse power than 1998 Honda Civic. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 535 kg more than 1998 Honda Civic. 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, 1998 Honda Civic, 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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Civic. 1998 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Civic 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 1998 Honda Civic
Make Daewoo Honda
Model Chairman Civic
Year Released 1998 1998
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3199 cc 1590 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 220 HP 105 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 314 Nm 140 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1635 kg 1100 kg
Vehicle Length 5060 mm 4410 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1350 mm


 

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