2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2001 Daewoo Magnus
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Daewoo Magnus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Daewoo Magnus would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Daewoo Magnus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Daewoo Magnus (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Daewoo Magnus should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 644 kg more than 2001 Daewoo Magnus.
Because 2006 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Daewoo Magnus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage 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, 2006 Kia Sportage (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daewoo Magnus. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daewoo Magnus. 2001 Daewoo Magnus has automatic transmission and 2006 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2006 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Daewoo Magnus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Sportage | 2001 Daewoo Magnus | |
Make | Kia | Daewoo |
Model | Sportage | Magnus |
Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1450 mm |