1999 Daewoo Chairman vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Daewoo Chairman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Daewoo Chairman would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (493 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1999 Daewoo Chairman. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1999 Daewoo Chairman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 410 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, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (700 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daewoo Chairman. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daewoo Chairman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daewoo Chairman | 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Daewoo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Chairman | SL |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
