Much better looking. Converters are in my opinion can make or break a car. So with that said I would never buy a old used converter. The number on the unit will tell you who built it the first time. The problem is how many times has it been readjusted or blown up and who messed with it to do that work. A buddy of mine bought 2 used converters and after they did not do what they were supose to do he had them cut open. One was total junk inside and the other was old and had to have alot of new parts in it. He has well over a grand in these. He could of bought a brand new on made for his car for alot less.