2004 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1986 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2004 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lotus Esprit (215 HP) has 64 more horse power than 2004 Daewoo Chairman. (151 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2004 Daewoo Chairman.
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, 1986 Lotus Esprit (405 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daewoo Chairman. (220 Nm). This means 1986 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daewoo Chairman. 2004 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1986 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1986 Lotus Esprit 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 | 1986 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Daewoo | Lotus |
Model | Chairman | Esprit |
Year Released | 2004 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 151 HP | 215 HP |
Torque | 220 Nm | 405 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1120 mm |