2003 Daewoo Nubira vs. 1989 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2003 Daewoo Nubira is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Daewoo Nubira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Corolla (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Daewoo Nubira. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2003 Daewoo Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Daewoo Nubira weights approximately 155 kg more than 1989 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1989 Toyota Corolla (149 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daewoo Nubira. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daewoo Nubira. 1989 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2003 Daewoo Nubira has manual transmission. 2003 Daewoo Nubira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Daewoo Nubira | 1989 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Daewoo | Toyota |
Model | Nubira | Corolla |
Year Released | 2003 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |