2004 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1972 Rover 2000
To start off, 2004 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Rover 2000 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 45 more horse power than 1972 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1972 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 250 kg more than 1972 Rover 2000. 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Rover 2000. (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Rover 2000. 2004 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1972 Rover 2000 has manual transmission. 1972 Rover 2000 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 | 1972 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Rover |
| Model | Chairman | 2000 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
