1998 Daewoo Chairman vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Subaru Legacy 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Legacy (245 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 260 kg more than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2008 Subaru Legacy 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, 2008 Subaru Legacy 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (292 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Daewoo Chairman | 2008 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Daewoo | Subaru |
Model | Chairman | Legacy |
Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3199 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |