2008 BMW 116 vs. 1997 Daewoo Prince
To start off, 2008 BMW 116 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Daewoo Prince. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Daewoo Prince would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Daewoo Prince is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 116 (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1997 Daewoo Prince. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1997 Daewoo Prince. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Daewoo Prince weights approximately 55 kg more than 2008 BMW 116.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 116 | 1997 Daewoo Prince | |
Make | BMW | Daewoo |
Model | 116 | Prince |
Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4810 mm |