2001 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1988 Fiat 126
To start off, 2001 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Fiat 126 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 124 more horse power than 1988 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 897 kg more than 1988 Fiat 126. 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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat 126. 2001 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1988 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1988 Fiat 126 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 | 1988 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Fiat |
| Model | Chairman | 126 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
