1999 Daewoo Nubira vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 1999 Daewoo Nubira and 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK 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 Mercedes-Benz CLK are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Daewoo Nubira (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Daewoo Nubira should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 264 kg more than 1999 Daewoo Nubira.
Because 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Daewoo Nubira, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mercedes-Benz CLK (185 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daewoo Nubira. (181 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daewoo Nubira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daewoo Nubira | 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Daewoo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Nubira | CLK |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| 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 | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
