1997 BMW S3 vs. 1997 Daewoo Brougham
To start off, both 1997 BMW S3 and 1997 Daewoo Brougham were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 BMW S3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW S3 (260 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1997 Daewoo Brougham. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1997 Daewoo Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW S3 weights approximately 68 kg more than 1997 Daewoo Brougham. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW S3 | 1997 Daewoo Brougham | |
| Make | BMW | Daewoo |
| Model | S3 | Brougham |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
