2000 Daewoo Magnus vs. 2000 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, both 2000 Daewoo Magnus and 2000 Suzuki Samurai were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Daewoo Magnus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Daewoo Magnus (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2000 Suzuki Samurai. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Daewoo Magnus should accelerate faster than 2000 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Daewoo Magnus weights approximately 419 kg more than 2000 Suzuki Samurai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Suzuki Samurai 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, 2000 Suzuki Samurai 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, 2000 Daewoo Magnus (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Suzuki Samurai. (103 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Daewoo Magnus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daewoo Magnus | 2000 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Daewoo | Suzuki |
| Model | Magnus | Samurai |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1670 mm |
