2011 Toyota Prius vs. 2005 Daewoo Magnus
To start off, 2011 Toyota Prius is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Daewoo Magnus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Daewoo Magnus would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Daewoo Magnus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Prius (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Daewoo Magnus. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster than 2005 Daewoo Magnus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Prius weights approximately 24 kg more than 2005 Daewoo Magnus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Daewoo Magnus (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Daewoo Magnus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Prius | 2005 Daewoo Magnus | |
| Make | Toyota | Daewoo |
| Model | Prius | Magnus |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1745 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1450 mm |
