2004 Daewoo Chairman vs. 2012 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2012 Toyota iQ is newer by 8 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 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 62 more horse power than 2012 Toyota iQ. (89 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 685 kg more than 2012 Toyota iQ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Daewoo Chairman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Daewoo Chairman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota iQ, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota iQ. (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Daewoo Chairman | 2012 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Daewoo | Toyota |
| Model | Chairman | iQ |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3051 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
