2002 Daewoo Kalos vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2002 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Tracer (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 95 kg more than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daewoo Kalos | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Daewoo | Mercury |
| Model | Kalos | Tracer |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1148 cc | 1859 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
