2003 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1982 Holden Gemini
To start off, 2003 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Holden Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Holden Gemini 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 84 more horse power than 1982 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 600 kg more than 1982 Holden Gemini. 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Holden Gemini. (106 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daewoo Chairman | 1982 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Daewoo | Holden |
| Model | Chairman | Gemini |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
