1998 Daewoo Chairman vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (237 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. (220 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 163 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (617 Nm) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daewoo Chairman. (314 Nm). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daewoo Chairman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daewoo Chairman | 2013 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Daewoo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Chairman | E |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 237 HP |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 617 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4868 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2071 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1465 mm |
