2002 Daewoo Chairman vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 7 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2002 Daewoo Chairman. (151 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2002 Daewoo Chairman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 565 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.
Because 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Daewoo Chairman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daewoo Chairman. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daewoo Chairman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daewoo Chairman | 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Daewoo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Chairman | ML |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
