1997 Daewoo Joyster vs. 1986 Nissan Micra

To start off, 1997 Daewoo Joyster is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Nissan Micra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Nissan Micra would be higher. At 1,497 cc, 1997 Daewoo Joyster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Daewoo Joyster (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Micra. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Daewoo Joyster should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Daewoo Joyster weights approximately 234 kg more than 1986 Nissan Micra. 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, 1997 Daewoo Joyster (137 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Micra. (73 Nm). This means 1997 Daewoo Joyster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Micra. 1997 Daewoo Joyster has automatic transmission and 1986 Nissan Micra has manual transmission. 1986 Nissan Micra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Daewoo Joyster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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