1998 Daewoo Chairman vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 7 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 423 kg more than 1998 Daewoo Chairman.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1998 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 1998 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Daewoo | Land Rover |
| Model | Chairman | Defender |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 2498 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2058 kg |
