1995 Pontiac Sunfire vs. 2004 Daewoo Magnus
To start off, 2004 Daewoo Magnus is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Pontiac Sunfire would be higher. At 2,392 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 Daewoo Magnus. (131 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 2004 Daewoo Magnus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Daewoo Magnus weights approximately 310 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire.
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, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daewoo Magnus. (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daewoo Magnus. 2004 Daewoo Magnus has automatic transmission and 1995 Pontiac Sunfire has manual transmission. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Daewoo Magnus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Pontiac Sunfire | 2004 Daewoo Magnus | |
| Make | Pontiac | Daewoo |
| Model | Sunfire | Magnus |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2392 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |
