1999 Daewoo Nubira vs. 1999 Kia Clarus
To start off, both 1999 Daewoo Nubira and 1999 Kia Clarus were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1999 Daewoo Nubira and 1999 Kia Clarus are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Clarus (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1999 Daewoo Nubira. (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Clarus should accelerate faster than 1999 Daewoo Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Clarus weights approximately 14 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Kia Clarus (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daewoo Nubira. (181 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Clarus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daewoo Nubira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daewoo Nubira | 1999 Kia Clarus | |
| Make | Daewoo | Kia |
| Model | Nubira | Clarus |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
