1998 Daewoo Chairman vs. 2013 Audi A3
To start off, 2013 Audi A3 is newer by 15 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) has 12 more horse power than 2013 Audi A3. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 40 kg more than 2013 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A3 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, 2013 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daewoo Chairman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daewoo Chairman | 2013 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Audi |
| Model | Chairman | A3 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2293 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4292 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1423 mm |
