2003 Daewoo Nubira vs. 1990 Ford Granada
To start off, 2003 Daewoo Nubira is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Granada (150 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2003 Daewoo Nubira. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 2003 Daewoo Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Granada weights approximately 160 kg more than 2003 Daewoo Nubira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Ford Granada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Daewoo Nubira, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Ford Granada (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daewoo Nubira. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daewoo Nubira. 1990 Ford Granada 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. 1990 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Daewoo Nubira | 1990 Ford Granada | |
Make | Daewoo | Ford |
Model | Nubira | Granada |
Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2933 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2770 mm |