1998 Honda NSX vs. 2010 Daewoo Kalos
To start off, 2010 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2010 Daewoo Kalos. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2010 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 300 kg more than 2010 Daewoo Kalos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Daewoo Kalos, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Daewoo Kalos. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda NSX | 2010 Daewoo Kalos | |
Make | Honda | Daewoo |
Model | NSX | Kalos |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |