1999 Daewoo Chairman vs. 2009 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Rodius 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Rodius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Rodius (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1999 Daewoo Chairman. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Rodius should accelerate faster than 1999 Daewoo Chairman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 378 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, 2009 SsangYong Rodius (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daewoo Chairman. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Rodius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daewoo Chairman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daewoo Chairman | 2009 SsangYong Rodius | |
| Make | Daewoo | SsangYong |
| Model | Chairman | Rodius |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 86.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1920 mm |
