2007 BMW 523 vs. 1998 Daewoo Chairman
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Daewoo Chairman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Daewoo Chairman would be higher. At 2,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daewoo Chairman (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 96 kg more than 2007 BMW 523. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Daewoo Chairman (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 523 | 1998 Daewoo Chairman | |
Make | BMW | Daewoo |
Model | 523 | Chairman |
Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 73.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |