1997 Daewoo Joyster vs. 2012 Opel Agila

To start off, 2012 Opel Agila is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Daewoo Joyster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Daewoo Joyster 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 30 more horse power than 2012 Opel Agila. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Daewoo Joyster should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Opel Agila weights approximately 40 kg more than 1997 Daewoo Joyster.

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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Agila. (88 Nm). This means 1997 Daewoo Joyster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Agila. 1997 Daewoo Joyster has automatic transmission and 2012 Opel Agila has manual transmission. 2012 Opel Agila 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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