1998 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1998 TVR Griffith
To start off, both 1998 Daewoo Chairman and 1998 TVR Griffith were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 536 kg more than 1998 TVR Griffith.
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 TVR Griffith (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. 1998 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1998 TVR Griffith has manual transmission. 1998 TVR Griffith 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 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Daewoo | TVR |
| Model | Chairman | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 3944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1200 mm |
