2004 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1981 Volvo 265
To start off, 2004 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volvo 265. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volvo 265 would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Volvo 265 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Volvo 265 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Daewoo Chairman. (151 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volvo 265 should accelerate faster than 2004 Daewoo Chairman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 123 kg more than 1981 Volvo 265.
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, 1981 Volvo 265 (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daewoo Chairman. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Volvo 265 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daewoo Chairman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Daewoo Chairman | 1981 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Volvo |
| Model | Chairman | 265 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
