2000 Daewoo Magnus vs. 1999 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2000 Daewoo Magnus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Passat (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2000 Daewoo Magnus. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2000 Daewoo Magnus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 205 kg more than 2000 Daewoo Magnus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Daewoo Magnus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Passat will offer significantly more control. 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 Passat (316 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daewoo Magnus. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daewoo Magnus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daewoo Magnus | 1999 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Daewoo | Volkswagen |
| Model | Magnus | Passat |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
