2001 Daewoo Chairman vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse

To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Daewoo Chairman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Daewoo Chairman would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse (210 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2001 Daewoo Chairman. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2001 Daewoo Chairman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 33 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse.

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, 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse (278 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daewoo Chairman. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daewoo Chairman.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Daewoo Chairman 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Make Daewoo Mitsubishi
Model Chairman Eclipse
Year Released 2001 2005
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2295 cc 2966 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 150 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 220 Nm 278 Nm
Engine Bore Size 90.9 mm 91 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.4 mm 76 mm
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1545 kg 1512 kg
Vehicle Length 5060 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1350 mm