Daewoo Prince

Daewoo Prince: Which Version Should You Buy?

The Daewoo Prince was offered in one Sedan generation from June 1991 to July 1997, with four versions: 1.9 MT, 1.9 AT, 2.0 MT, and 2.0 AT. Choosing among them comes down to two decisions: the 1,897 cc engine with 103 hp or the 1,998 cc engine with 116 hp, followed by a 5-speed Manual or 4-speed Automatic gearbox.

The Daewoo Prince was offered in one Sedan generation from June 1991 to July 1997, with four versions: 1.9 MT, 1.9 AT, 2.0 MT, and 2.0 AT. Choosing among them comes down to two decisions: the 1,897 cc engine with 103 hp or the 1,998 cc engine with 116 hp, followed by a 5-speed Manual or 4-speed Automatic gearbox. Every version uses Gasoline, RWD, an Inline 4-cylinder engine, multi-point distributed injection, and no boost. On the available figures, the 2.0 MT is the performance choice, while the 1.9 MT has the lowest measured fuel consumption. The Automatic versions suit buyers who prioritize gearbox type, but their acceleration and consumption figures are not measured.

Generation and versions

The Daewoo Prince has one generation in the supplied catalogue data, so there is no comparison between successive generations or restylings. The 1 generation ran from June 1991 through July 1997 as a Sedan and contained four versions.

All four versions share RWD, independent spring suspension at both ends, front Disc brakes, rear Drum brakes, 140 mm of ground clearance, and a 70-litre fuel tank. The principal differences are engine output, torque, transmission, performance, and measured consumption.

Daewoo Prince engine and specs

Moving from either 1.9 version to its 2.0 counterpart adds 101 cc, 13 hp, and 17 Nm. That is a power increase of about 12.6% and a torque increase of about 11.1%, while displacement rises by about 5.3%. Peak torque also arrives 200 rpm earlier in the 2.0 engine: 2,600 rpm instead of 2,800 rpm.

Calculated specific output is approximately 54.3 hp per litre for the 1.9 MT and 1.9 AT, compared with approximately 58.1 hp per litre for the 2.0 MT and 2.0 AT. The 2.0 engine therefore produces about 3.8 more hp per litre.

Both engines have 2 valves per cylinder. The 1.9 engine has a 93 × 69.8 mm bore and stroke, while the 2.0 engine uses 86 × 86 mm. Compression ratio is not measured for the 1.9 MT or 1.9 AT; it is 9.2 for the 2.0 MT and 2.0 AT.

Performance and fuel economy

Among the versions with measured acceleration, the 2.0 MT reaches 100 km/h 0.6 seconds sooner than the 1.9 MT. Its 185 km/h top speed is 10 km/h higher. The same top-speed distinction applies to the Automatic versions: 185 km/h for the 2.0 AT and 175 km/h for the 1.9 AT, although their 0–100 km/h times are not measured.

The performance gain brings higher measured consumption in the Manual models. Compared with the 1.9 MT, the 2.0 MT uses an additional 0.5 L/100 km in the city, 0.5 L/100 km on the highway, and 0.7 L/100 km combined. The 1.9 MT is therefore the economy-oriented choice on the available evidence, while the 2.0 MT trades some fuel efficiency for stronger output and performance.

Consumption is not measured for the 1.9 AT or 2.0 AT. Their economy should not be inferred from the Manual versions simply because they share the same respective engines.

Daewoo Prince dimensions and weight

The supplied data does not include exterior length, width, or height for any version. Wheel sizes are also not measured across the range.

At the measured 1,260 kg kerb weight, the 1.9 MT carries approximately 12.2 kg per horsepower. The 2.0 MT carries approximately 10.9 kg per horsepower, about 1.4 kg less per horsepower. The 2.0 AT has the same listed kerb weight and power as the 2.0 MT, so its calculated weight-to-power figure is also approximately 10.9 kg per horsepower. A corresponding calculation cannot be made for the 1.9 AT because its kerb weight is not measured.

Gross weight is not measured for any of the four versions. The identical 140 mm ground clearance and 70-litre tank mean neither engine nor gearbox provides an advantage in those two specifications.

Daewoo Prince reliability and problems

Reliability records, fault frequencies, repair histories, and component-life figures are not measured in the supplied data. It would therefore be inaccurate to claim that the 1.9 engine is more reliable than the 2.0 engine, or that the Manual gearbox is more dependable than the Automatic.

The catalogue does show that every version is naturally aspirated, with no boost, and uses multi-point distributed injection. Those are specifications only; they do not establish reliability or identify common problems. A purchase decision based on dependability requires condition and maintenance evidence that is not present here.

Which Daewoo Prince version should you choose?

Choose the 1.9 MT if measured fuel consumption matters most. It records 10.4 L/100 km combined, versus 11.1 L/100 km for the 2.0 MT, while retaining the 5-speed Manual gearbox. Its compromises are 13 fewer horsepower, 17 Nm less torque, a 10 km/h lower top speed, and a 0.6-second slower measured 0–100 km/h time.

Choose the 2.0 MT for the strongest all-round case supported by complete comparative figures. It provides 116 hp, 170 Nm, a 185 km/h top speed, and a 13.2-second 0–100 km/h result. It also has the better calculated specific output and weight-to-power ratio, although its measured combined consumption is 0.7 L/100 km higher than that of the 1.9 MT.

Choose the 1.9 AT when a 4-speed Automatic gearbox is the deciding requirement and the lower-output engine is sufficient. It matches the 1.9 MT at 103 hp, 153 Nm, and 175 km/h, but its acceleration, fuel consumption, and kerb weight are not measured.

Choose the 2.0 AT when the desired combination is the 4-speed Automatic with the highest available output. It has 116 hp and 170 Nm, giving it 13 hp and 17 Nm more than the 1.9 AT, while top speed rises from 175 to 185 km/h. Its acceleration and consumption are not measured, so the data cannot quantify how the Automatic affects those results.

There is no later generation to select for revised specifications. Within this sole Sedan generation, the clearest evidence-based choice is the 2.0 MT for performance or the 1.9 MT for lower measured consumption; either Automatic should be chosen primarily for its gearbox because important comparative economy and acceleration measurements are unavailable.