2003 Daewoo Chairman vs. 2009 Opel Antara
To start off, 2009 Opel Antara is newer by 6 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 2,404 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Daewoo Chairman (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 Opel Antara. (138 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Opel Antara weights approximately 260 kg more than 2003 Daewoo Chairman.
Because 2009 Opel Antara 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, 2009 Opel Antara 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, both vehicles can yield 220 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2003 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 2009 Opel Antara has manual transmission. 2009 Opel Antara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Daewoo Chairman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daewoo Chairman | 2009 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Daewoo | Opel |
| Model | Chairman | Antara |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2404 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
