2001 Daewoo Kalos vs. 1993 Lada Niva

To start off, 2001 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Daewoo Kalos (108 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1993 Lada Niva. (76 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Daewoo Kalos should accelerate faster than 1993 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lada Niva weights approximately 75 kg more than 2001 Daewoo Kalos.

Because 1993 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Daewoo Kalos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Daewoo Kalos (145 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lada Niva. (110 Nm). This means 2001 Daewoo Kalos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lada Niva. 2001 Daewoo Kalos has automatic transmission and 1993 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1993 Lada Niva 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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