2005 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2002 Daewoo Magnus

To start off, 2005 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Daewoo Magnus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Daewoo Magnus would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Daewoo Magnus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Daewoo Magnus (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Daewoo Magnus should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Daewoo Magnus weights approximately 615 kg more than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. 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, 2002 Daewoo Magnus (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (91 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Daewoo Magnus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. 2002 Daewoo Magnus has automatic transmission and 2005 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 2005 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Daewoo Magnus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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