2004 Proton Tiara vs. 2004 Daewoo Magnus
To start off, both 2004 Proton Tiara and 2004 Daewoo Magnus 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 (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2004 Proton Tiara. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Daewoo Magnus should accelerate faster than 2004 Proton Tiara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Daewoo Magnus weights approximately 770 kg more than 2004 Proton Tiara. 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Proton Tiara. (90 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Daewoo Magnus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Proton Tiara. 2004 Daewoo Magnus has automatic transmission and 2004 Proton Tiara has manual transmission. 2004 Proton Tiara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Daewoo Magnus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Proton Tiara | 2004 Daewoo Magnus | |
| Make | Proton | Daewoo |
| Model | Tiara | Magnus |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1123 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2710 mm |
