2002 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 2002 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Daewoo Chairman (151 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1970 Lotus Seven. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1970 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 975 kg more than 1970 Lotus Seven. 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. 2002 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1970 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1970 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Daewoo Chairman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Daewoo Chairman | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Daewoo | Lotus |
Model | Chairman | Seven |
Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1557 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 151 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 950 mm |