1998 Daewoo Nubira vs. 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue
To start off, both 1998 Daewoo Nubira and 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,455 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1998 Daewoo Nubira. (134 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue should accelerate faster than 1998 Daewoo Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue weights approximately 436 kg more than 1998 Daewoo Nubira. 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 Oldsmobile Intrigue (311 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daewoo Nubira. (184 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daewoo Nubira. 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue has automatic transmission and 1998 Daewoo Nubira has manual transmission. 1998 Daewoo Nubira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daewoo Nubira | 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue | |
| Make | Daewoo | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Nubira | Intrigue |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 76 L |
