2004 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2004 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Daewoo Chairman (151 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1968 Opel Commodore. (150 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 335 kg more than 1968 Opel Commodore. 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Commodore. (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Commodore. 2004 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1968 Opel Commodore has manual transmission. 1968 Opel Commodore 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 | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Daewoo | Opel |
| Model | Chairman | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
