2001 Daewoo Kalos vs. 1989 Ford Sierra

To start off, 2001 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Sierra (125 HP) has 17 more horse power than 2001 Daewoo Kalos. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2001 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 51 kg more than 2001 Daewoo Kalos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1989 Ford Sierra 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 1989 Ford Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1989 Ford Sierra (174 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daewoo Kalos. (145 Nm). This means 1989 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daewoo Kalos. 2001 Daewoo Kalos has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Daewoo Kalos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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