2000 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1971 Volkswagen K 70
To start off, 2000 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Volkswagen K 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Volkswagen K 70 would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Daewoo Chairman (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1971 Volkswagen K 70. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1971 Volkswagen K 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 495 kg more than 1971 Volkswagen K 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 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 2000 Daewoo Chairman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Volkswagen K 70, 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, 2000 Daewoo Chairman (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Volkswagen K 70. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Volkswagen K 70. 2000 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1971 Volkswagen K 70 has manual transmission. 1971 Volkswagen K 70 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 | 1971 Volkswagen K 70 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Volkswagen |
| Model | Chairman | K 70 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
