2001 Daewoo Kalos vs. 1997 Toyota Carina

To start off, 2001 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Daewoo Kalos (108 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Carina. (105 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Daewoo Kalos should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Carina weights approximately 48 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Daewoo Kalos (145 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Carina. (137 Nm). This means 2001 Daewoo Kalos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Carina. 2001 Daewoo Kalos has automatic transmission and 1997 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1997 Toyota Carina 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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