2003 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1961 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2003 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Skoda Octavia 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 112 more horse power than 1961 Skoda Octavia. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 625 kg more than 1961 Skoda Octavia. 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda Octavia. (69 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daewoo Chairman | 1961 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Daewoo | Skoda |
| Model | Chairman | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
