1999 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1990 Opel Lotus Omega
To start off, 1999 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Opel Lotus Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Opel Lotus Omega would be higher. At 3,615 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Lotus Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega (377 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1999 Daewoo Chairman. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega should accelerate faster than 1999 Daewoo Chairman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Lotus Omega weights approximately 118 kg more than 1999 Daewoo Chairman. 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, 1990 Opel Lotus Omega (568 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daewoo Chairman. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Lotus Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daewoo Chairman. 1999 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1990 Opel Lotus Omega has manual transmission. 1990 Opel Lotus Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Daewoo Chairman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daewoo Chairman | 1990 Opel Lotus Omega | |
| Make | Daewoo | Opel |
| Model | Chairman | Lotus Omega |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 3615 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 377 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 568 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1663 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
