2003 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1958 Holden FE
To start off, 2003 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Holden FE would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Daewoo Chairman (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1958 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1958 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 565 kg more than 1958 Holden FE. 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, 2003 Daewoo Chairman (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2003 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Holden FE. 2003 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1958 Holden FE has manual transmission. 1958 Holden FE will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Daewoo Chairman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daewoo Chairman | 1958 Holden FE | |
| Make | Daewoo | Holden |
| Model | Chairman | FE |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
