1998 Daewoo Chairman vs. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 10 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 355 kg more than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. 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, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte (460 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. (314 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daewoo Chairman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daewoo Chairman | 2008 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Daewoo | Maserati |
| Model | Chairman | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
