2004 Daewoo Chairman vs. 2008 Volvo S80
To start off, 2008 Volvo S80 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Daewoo Chairman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Daewoo Chairman would be higher. At 4,413 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo S80 (311 HP @ 5950 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2004 Daewoo Chairman. (151 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2004 Daewoo Chairman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo S80 weights approximately 197 kg more than 2004 Daewoo Chairman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Volvo S80 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, 2008 Volvo S80 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, 2008 Volvo S80 (441 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daewoo Chairman. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daewoo Chairman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Daewoo Chairman | 2008 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Volvo |
| Model | Chairman | S80 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 4413 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5950 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
