2002 Daewoo Kalos vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2002 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Daewoo Kalos (92 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Daewoo Kalos should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Meteor.
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 (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Daewoo Kalos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Daewoo Kalos | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Daewoo | Ford |
Model | Kalos | Meteor |
Year Released | 2002 | 1985 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |