2004 Daewoo Magnus vs. 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2004 Daewoo Magnus and 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Daewoo Magnus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Daewoo Magnus (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Daewoo Magnus should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Daewoo Magnus weights approximately 24 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. 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, 2004 Daewoo Magnus (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. (125 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2004 Daewoo Magnus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Daewoo Magnus | 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Daewoo | Volkswagen |
| Model | Magnus | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1331 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
