2002 Daewoo Chairman vs. 2005 Volvo S80
To start off, 2005 Volvo S80 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Daewoo Chairman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Daewoo Chairman would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Daewoo Chairman (151 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Volvo S80. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo S80 weights approximately 144 kg more than 2002 Daewoo Chairman.
Because 2002 Daewoo Chairman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Daewoo Chairman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S80, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Volvo S80 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daewoo Chairman. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daewoo Chairman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daewoo Chairman | 2005 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Volvo |
| Model | Chairman | S80 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1689 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
