1998 Daewoo Nubira vs. 1998 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1998 Daewoo Nubira and 1998 Honda Civic were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Daewoo Nubira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daewoo Nubira (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1998 Honda Civic. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daewoo Nubira should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Nubira weights approximately 267 kg more than 1998 Honda Civic. 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, 1998 Daewoo Nubira (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Civic. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Daewoo Nubira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daewoo Nubira | 1998 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Daewoo | Honda |
| Model | Nubira | Civic |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1222 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2630 mm |
