2004 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 2004 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 would be higher. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2004 Daewoo Chairman. (151 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 2004 Daewoo Chairman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 45 kg more than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280.
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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daewoo Chairman. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daewoo Chairman. 2004 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 has manual transmission. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 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 | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Daewoo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Chairman | 280 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 151 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 78.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |