2001 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1977 Mazda 323
To start off, 2001 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Daewoo Chairman (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 323. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 733 kg more than 1977 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Daewoo Chairman (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 323. (69 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 323. 2001 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1977 Mazda 323 has manual transmission. 1977 Mazda 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Daewoo Chairman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daewoo Chairman | 1977 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Mazda |
| Model | Chairman | 323 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 64 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 812 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
