1999 Daewoo Chairman vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 10 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1999 Daewoo Chairman. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1999 Daewoo Chairman.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Daewoo Chairman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daewoo Chairman. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daewoo Chairman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daewoo Chairman | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Daewoo | Mercury |
| Model | Chairman | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
