2002 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1999 GMC Safari
To start off, 2002 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2002 Daewoo Chairman. (151 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2002 Daewoo Chairman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 410 kg more than 2002 Daewoo Chairman. 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, 1999 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daewoo Chairman. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daewoo Chairman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daewoo Chairman | 1999 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Daewoo | GMC |
| Model | Chairman | Safari |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 4291 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
