2000 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1969 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2000 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Daewoo Chairman (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1969 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 375 kg more than 1969 Opel Commodore. 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, 2000 Daewoo Chairman (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Commodore. 2000 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel Commodore has manual transmission. 1969 Opel Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Daewoo Chairman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daewoo Chairman | 1969 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Daewoo | Opel |
| Model | Chairman | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 69.8 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
