1998 Daewoo Chairman vs. 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Daewoo Chairman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Daewoo Chairman 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 16 more horse power than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (134 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 480 kg more than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (163 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 1998 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 | 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Daewoo | Mazda |
| Model | Chairman | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2293 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 85 mm |
| 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 | 1545 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1230 mm |
