2008 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Daewoo Magnus
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Daewoo Magnus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Daewoo Magnus would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Daewoo Magnus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Daewoo Magnus weights approximately 75 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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, 2004 Daewoo Magnus (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Daewoo Magnus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2004 Daewoo Magnus has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Daewoo Magnus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2004 Daewoo Magnus | |
Make | Honda | Daewoo |
Model | Civic | Magnus |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 111 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |