2000 Daewoo Chairman vs. 2003 Volvo S40
To start off, 2003 Volvo S40 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Daewoo Chairman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Daewoo Chairman would be higher. At 2,523 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volvo S40 (216 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2000 Daewoo Chairman. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2000 Daewoo Chairman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 120 kg more than 2003 Volvo S40.
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, 2003 Volvo S40, 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, 2003 Volvo S40 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daewoo Chairman. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daewoo Chairman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daewoo Chairman | 2003 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Volvo |
| Model | Chairman | S40 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
