2000 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1990 Rover Metro
To start off, 2000 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Rover Metro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Rover Metro 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 55 more horse power than 1990 Rover Metro. (95 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1990 Rover Metro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 660 kg more than 1990 Rover Metro. 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, 1990 Rover Metro, 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rover Metro. (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover Metro. 2000 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1990 Rover Metro has manual transmission. 1990 Rover Metro 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 | 1990 Rover Metro | |
| Make | Daewoo | Rover |
| Model | Chairman | Metro |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
