1998 Daewoo Chairman vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2007 Renault Laguna is newer by 9 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Laguna (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 51 kg more than 2007 Renault Laguna.
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, 2007 Renault Laguna, 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, 2007 Renault Laguna (280 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daewoo Chairman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daewoo Chairman | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Daewoo | Renault |
| Model | Chairman | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
