2005 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1998 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2005 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Durango (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2005 Daewoo Chairman. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2005 Daewoo Chairman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Durango weights approximately 490 kg more than 2005 Daewoo Chairman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Daewoo Chairman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Durango 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, 1998 Dodge Durango (453 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Chairman. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Chairman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daewoo Chairman | 1998 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Daewoo | Dodge |
| Model | Chairman | Durango |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 5899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1810 mm |
