1988 Austin Montego vs. 2003 Daewoo Magnus

To start off, 2003 Daewoo Magnus is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Austin Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Austin Montego would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Daewoo Magnus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Daewoo Magnus (112 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1988 Austin Montego. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Daewoo Magnus should accelerate faster than 1988 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Daewoo Magnus weights approximately 255 kg more than 1988 Austin Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2003 Daewoo Magnus (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Austin Montego. (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Daewoo Magnus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Austin Montego. 2003 Daewoo Magnus has automatic transmission and 1988 Austin Montego has manual transmission. 1988 Austin Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Daewoo Magnus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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