2003 Daewoo Chairman vs. 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara (230 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2003 Daewoo Chairman. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2003 Daewoo Chairman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 250 kg more than 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Because 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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, 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara (289 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daewoo Chairman. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daewoo Chairman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daewoo Chairman | 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Daewoo | Suzuki |
| Model | Chairman | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 3195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| 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 | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
