2003 Daewoo Chairman vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Daewoo Chairman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Daewoo Chairman would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2003 Daewoo Chairman. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2003 Daewoo Chairman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 159 kg more than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Daewoo Chairman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Subaru Forester (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daewoo Chairman. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daewoo Chairman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daewoo Chairman | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Daewoo | Subaru |
| Model | Chairman | Forester |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
