2003 Daewoo Chairman vs. 2003 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2003 Daewoo Chairman and 2003 Opel Signum were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 35 more horse power than 2003 Opel Signum. (115 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 10 kg more than 2003 Opel Signum. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Opel Signum, 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 Opel Signum (280 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daewoo Chairman. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daewoo Chairman.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Daewoo Chairman | 2003 Opel Signum | |
Make | Daewoo | Opel |
Model | Chairman | Signum |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |