2003 Daewoo Nubira vs. 2000 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2003 Daewoo Nubira is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Daewoo Nubira. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 2003 Daewoo Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Daewoo Nubira weights approximately 40 kg more than 2000 Mercury Tracer.
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 Mercury Tracer (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daewoo Nubira. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daewoo Nubira.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Daewoo Nubira | 2000 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Daewoo | Mercury |
Model | Nubira | Tracer |
Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2510 mm |