2001 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1988 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2001 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lancia Thema. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lancia Thema would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lancia Thema (185 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2001 Daewoo Chairman. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 2001 Daewoo Chairman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 260 kg more than 1988 Lancia Thema.
Because 2001 Daewoo Chairman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Daewoo Chairman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Thema, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Lancia Thema (320 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daewoo Chairman. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daewoo Chairman. 2001 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1988 Lancia Thema has manual transmission. 1988 Lancia Thema 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 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Daewoo | Lancia |
| Model | Chairman | Thema |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
