2001 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 2002 Daewoo Kalos
To start off, 2002 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Alfa Romeo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Alfa Romeo 145 would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Daewoo Kalos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 103 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alfa Romeo 145 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2002 Daewoo Kalos.
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, 2002 Daewoo Kalos (150 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo 145. (125 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2002 Daewoo Kalos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo 145. 2002 Daewoo Kalos has automatic transmission and 2001 Alfa Romeo 145 has manual transmission. 2001 Alfa Romeo 145 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Daewoo Kalos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Alfa Romeo 145 | 2002 Daewoo Kalos | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Daewoo |
Model | 145 | Kalos |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1370 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64.9 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 65 L |