2009 BMW 135 vs. 1997 Daewoo Prince

To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 12 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1997 Daewoo Prince. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1997 Daewoo Prince. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1997 Daewoo Prince. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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. 2009 BMW 135 has automatic transmission and 1997 Daewoo Prince has manual transmission. 1997 Daewoo Prince will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 135 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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