1999 Daewoo Lanos vs. 1999 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 1999 Daewoo Lanos and 1999 Volkswagen Bora were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Bora (108 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1999 Daewoo Lanos. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 1999 Daewoo Lanos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 270 kg more than 1999 Daewoo Lanos. 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, 1999 Volkswagen Bora (235 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daewoo Lanos. (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daewoo Lanos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daewoo Lanos | 1999 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Daewoo | Volkswagen |
| Model | Lanos | Bora |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1349 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2520 mm |
