1999 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans
To start off, 1999 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Daewoo Chairman (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans. (84 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daewoo Chairman | 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans | |
| Make | Daewoo | Lotus |
| Model | Chairman | XI Le Mans |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 66.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 820 mm |
