2000 Daewoo Chairman vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 12 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2000 Daewoo Chairman. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2000 Daewoo Chairman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 146 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 2012 Dodge Ram 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, 2012 Dodge Ram 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, 2012 Dodge Ram (552 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daewoo Chairman. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daewoo Chairman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daewoo Chairman | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Daewoo | Dodge |
| Model | Chairman | Ram |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 552 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
