1985 Buick Wildcat vs. 2000 Daewoo Magnus
To start off, 2000 Daewoo Magnus is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Wildcat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Wildcat would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Wildcat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Wildcat (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 2000 Daewoo Magnus. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat should accelerate faster than 2000 Daewoo Magnus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Daewoo Magnus weights approximately 35 kg more than 1985 Buick Wildcat.
Because 1985 Buick Wildcat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Daewoo Magnus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat will offer significantly more control. 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, 1985 Buick Wildcat (551 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daewoo Magnus. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Wildcat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daewoo Magnus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Wildcat | 2000 Daewoo Magnus | |
| Make | Buick | Daewoo |
| Model | Wildcat | Magnus |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1450 mm |
