2004 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1978 GMC Jimmy
To start off, 2004 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 GMC Jimmy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 GMC Jimmy would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Daewoo Chairman (151 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1978 GMC Jimmy. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1978 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 255 kg more than 2004 Daewoo Chairman.
Because 1978 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Daewoo Chairman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 GMC Jimmy 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, 1978 GMC Jimmy (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daewoo Chairman. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daewoo Chairman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Daewoo Chairman | 1978 GMC Jimmy | |
| Make | Daewoo | GMC |
| Model | Chairman | Jimmy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
