1999 AC Cobra vs. 2003 Daewoo Chairman
To start off, 2003 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Cobra (222 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2003 Daewoo Chairman. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2003 Daewoo Chairman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 520 kg more than 1999 AC Cobra.
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, 1999 AC Cobra (522 Nm) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daewoo Chairman. (220 Nm). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daewoo Chairman. 2003 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1999 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1999 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Daewoo Chairman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Cobra | 2003 Daewoo Chairman | |
| Make | AC | Daewoo |
| Model | Cobra | Chairman |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1470 mm |
