2004 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1987 Fiat 126
To start off, 2004 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Daewoo Chairman (151 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1987 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1987 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 960 kg more than 1987 Fiat 126. 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Fiat 126. 2004 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1987 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1987 Fiat 126 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 | 1987 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Fiat |
| Model | Chairman | 126 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
