1996 Daewoo Nexia vs. 1988 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1996 Daewoo Nexia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Daewoo Nexia (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Daewoo Nexia should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Meteor.
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, 1996 Daewoo Nexia (138 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm). This means 1996 Daewoo Nexia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor. 1996 Daewoo Nexia has automatic transmission and 1988 Ford Meteor has manual transmission. 1988 Ford Meteor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Daewoo Nexia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Daewoo Nexia | 1988 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Daewoo | Ford |
| Model | Nexia | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
