2008 Cadillac STS vs. 2005 Daewoo Chairman
To start off, 2008 Cadillac STS is newer by 3 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac STS (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2005 Daewoo Chairman. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2005 Daewoo Chairman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac STS weights approximately 267 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.
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, 2008 Cadillac STS (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Chairman. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Chairman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac STS | 2005 Daewoo Chairman | |
| Make | Cadillac | Daewoo |
| Model | STS | Chairman |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1812 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
