1999 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 1999 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volvo 240 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 54 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 240.
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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 240. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Daewoo Chairman | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Daewoo | Volvo |
Model | Chairman | 240 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2127 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |