2001 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1979 Holden GTS

To start off, 2001 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Holden GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Holden GTS would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Holden GTS (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2001 Daewoo Chairman. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 2001 Daewoo Chairman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 70 kg more than 1979 Holden GTS.

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, 1979 Holden GTS (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daewoo Chairman. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daewoo Chairman. 2001 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1979 Holden GTS has manual transmission. 1979 Holden GTS 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 1979 Holden GTS
Make Daewoo Holden
Model Chairman GTS
Year Released 2001 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2295 cc 4141 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 150 HP 158 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4550 RPM
Torque 220 Nm 326 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1545 kg 1475 kg
Vehicle Length 5060 mm 4850 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1400 mm