2002 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1980 Volvo 244
To start off, 2002 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 244. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 244 would be higher. At 2,383 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 244 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Daewoo Chairman (151 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 244. (136 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 244. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 252 kg more than 1980 Volvo 244. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Daewoo Chairman (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 244. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 244. 2002 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1980 Volvo 244 has manual transmission. 1980 Volvo 244 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 | 1980 Volvo 244 | |
Make | Daewoo | Volvo |
Model | Chairman | 244 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 151 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |