2005 Daewoo Nubira vs. 2006 Ford Focus
To start off, 2006 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Daewoo Nubira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Daewoo Nubira would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Daewoo Nubira. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2005 Daewoo Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 460 kg more than 2005 Daewoo Nubira. 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, 2006 Ford Focus (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Nubira. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Nubira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daewoo Nubira | 2006 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Daewoo | Ford |
| Model | Nubira | Focus |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |
