2003 Daewoo Chairman vs. 2000 Mazda Protege
To start off, 2003 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Protege. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Protege 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 50 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Protege. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Protege. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Protege weights approximately 240 kg more than 2003 Daewoo Chairman.
Because 2003 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 2003 Daewoo Chairman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Protege, 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, 2003 Daewoo Chairman (220 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Protege. (164 Nm). This means 2003 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Protege.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daewoo Chairman | 2000 Mazda Protege | |
| Make | Daewoo | Mazda |
| Model | Chairman | Protege |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
