2004 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1979 Volvo 260
To start off, 2004 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Daewoo Chairman (151 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 195 kg more than 1979 Volvo 260. 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 260. 2004 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1979 Volvo 260 has manual transmission. 1979 Volvo 260 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 | 1979 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Volvo |
| Model | Chairman | 260 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
