2001 Daewoo Vada vs. 2009 Kia Forte

To start off, 2009 Kia Forte is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Daewoo Vada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Daewoo Vada would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Forte (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2001 Daewoo Vada. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 2001 Daewoo Vada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Daewoo Vada weights approximately 19 kg more than 2009 Kia Forte.

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, 2009 Kia Forte (228 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daewoo Vada. (144 Nm). This means 2009 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daewoo Vada. 2001 Daewoo Vada has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Forte has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Forte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Daewoo Vada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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