1998 Daewoo Chairman vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage 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 2,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sportage (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 20 kg more than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Because 2013 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daewoo Chairman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daewoo Chairman | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Daewoo | Kia |
| Model | Chairman | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1645 mm |
