2004 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1955 Porsche 356
To start off, 2004 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Daewoo Chairman (151 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1955 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1955 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 695 kg more than 1955 Porsche 356. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Daewoo Chairman (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2004 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Porsche 356. 2004 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1955 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1955 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Daewoo Chairman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Daewoo Chairman | 1955 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Porsche |
| Model | Chairman | 356 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
