1958 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 2012 Daewoo Kalos
To start off, 2012 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Daewoo Kalos. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 2012 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2012 Daewoo Kalos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daewoo Kalos. (104 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1958 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey 100 | 2012 Daewoo Kalos | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Daewoo |
| Model | 100 | Kalos |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
