2000 Daewoo Chairman vs. 2009 Lexus LS
To start off, 2009 Lexus LS is newer by 9 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lexus LS (358 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2000 Daewoo Chairman. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2000 Daewoo Chairman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lexus LS weights approximately 195 kg more than 2000 Daewoo Chairman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Lexus LS is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Daewoo Chairman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Lexus LS will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Lexus LS (466 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daewoo Chairman. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daewoo Chairman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daewoo Chairman | 2009 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Daewoo | Lexus |
| Model | Chairman | LS |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 358 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 466 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
