1999 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1974 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1999 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda RX-2 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 31 more horse power than 1974 Mazda RX-2. (119 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda RX-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 585 kg more than 1974 Mazda RX-2. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Daewoo Chairman (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daewoo Chairman | 1974 Mazda RX-2 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Mazda |
| Model | Chairman | RX-2 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
