2005 Buick Regal vs. 1999 Daewoo Chairman
To start off, 2005 Buick Regal is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Daewoo Chairman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Daewoo Chairman would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Regal (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1999 Daewoo Chairman. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1999 Daewoo Chairman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Regal weights approximately 15 kg more than 1999 Daewoo Chairman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 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 1999 Daewoo Chairman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Regal, 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, 2005 Buick Regal (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daewoo Chairman. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daewoo Chairman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Regal | 1999 Daewoo Chairman | |
| Make | Buick | Daewoo |
| Model | Regal | Chairman |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
