2000 Daewoo Nubira vs. 2000 Saturn SC
To start off, both 2000 Daewoo Nubira and 2000 Saturn SC were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Saturn SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Daewoo Nubira (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Saturn SC. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Daewoo Nubira should accelerate faster than 2000 Saturn SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Daewoo Nubira weights approximately 150 kg more than 2000 Saturn SC. 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, 2000 Saturn SC (154 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daewoo Nubira. (144 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Saturn SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daewoo Nubira. 2000 Saturn SC has automatic transmission and 2000 Daewoo Nubira has manual transmission. 2000 Daewoo Nubira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Saturn SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daewoo Nubira | 2000 Saturn SC | |
| Make | Daewoo | Saturn |
| Model | Nubira | SC |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
