2001 Daewoo Chairman vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 7 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 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Daewoo Chairman (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 454 kg more than 2001 Daewoo Chairman.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Daewoo Chairman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Kia Sorento (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daewoo Chairman. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daewoo Chairman.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Daewoo Chairman | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Daewoo | Kia |
Model | Chairman | Sorento |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1999 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |