2001 Daewoo Chairman vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 12 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sportage (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2001 Daewoo Chairman. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2001 Daewoo Chairman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 20 kg more than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Because 2013 Kia Sportage is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Daewoo Chairman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage 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, 2013 Kia Sportage (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daewoo Chairman. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daewoo Chairman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daewoo Chairman | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Daewoo | Kia |
| Model | Chairman | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1645 mm |
