2005 Daewoo Chairman vs. 2009 Volvo S60
To start off, 2009 Volvo S60 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 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo S60 (258 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2005 Daewoo Chairman. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2005 Daewoo Chairman.
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 Volvo S60, 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, 2009 Volvo S60 (350 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Chairman. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Chairman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daewoo Chairman | 2009 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Volvo |
| Model | Chairman | S60 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 258 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
