2005 Daewoo Chairman vs. 2009 Kia Forte
To start off, 2009 Kia Forte is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Daewoo Chairman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Daewoo Chairman would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Forte (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Daewoo Chairman. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 2005 Daewoo Chairman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 317 kg more than 2009 Kia Forte.
Because 2005 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 2005 Daewoo Chairman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Forte, 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 Daewoo Chairman (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Forte. 2005 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Forte has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Forte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Daewoo Chairman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Daewoo Chairman | 2009 Kia Forte | |
Make | Daewoo | Kia |
Model | Chairman | Forte |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1228 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4529 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1461 mm |