2009 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2000 Daewoo Chairman
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Daewoo Chairman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Daewoo Chairman would be higher. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Malibu (170 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2000 Daewoo Chairman. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2000 Daewoo Chairman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 284 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Malibu.
Because 2000 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 2000 Daewoo Chairman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 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, 2000 Daewoo Chairman (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Malibu | 2000 Daewoo Chairman | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daewoo |
| Model | Malibu | Chairman |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
