2002 Daewoo Magnus vs. 2002 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, both 2002 Daewoo Magnus and 2002 Pontiac Sunfire were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Daewoo Magnus (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2002 Pontiac Sunfire. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Daewoo Magnus should accelerate faster than 2002 Pontiac Sunfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Daewoo Magnus weights approximately 200 kg more than 2002 Pontiac Sunfire. 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, 2002 Pontiac Sunfire (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daewoo Magnus. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daewoo Magnus. 2002 Daewoo Magnus has automatic transmission and 2002 Pontiac Sunfire has manual transmission. 2002 Pontiac Sunfire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Daewoo Magnus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daewoo Magnus | 2002 Pontiac Sunfire | |
| Make | Daewoo | Pontiac |
| Model | Magnus | Sunfire |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |
