1999 Daewoo Chairman vs. 2011 Kia Carens
To start off, 2011 Kia Carens is newer by 12 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Daewoo Chairman (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2011 Kia Carens. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 26 kg more than 2011 Kia Carens. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Daewoo Chairman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Daewoo Chairman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Carens, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Carens. (189 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daewoo Chairman | 2011 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Daewoo | Kia |
| Model | Chairman | Carens |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1519 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
