2006 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Daewoo Magnus
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Daewoo Magnus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Daewoo Magnus would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Daewoo Magnus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2000 Daewoo Magnus. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2000 Daewoo Magnus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 635 kg more than 2000 Daewoo Magnus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Daewoo Magnus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 Daewoo Magnus (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Daewoo Magnus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2000 Daewoo Magnus | |
| Make | Honda | Daewoo |
| Model | Civic | Magnus |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1450 mm |
