2002 Daewoo Kalos vs. 1997 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2002 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Daewoo Kalos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Daihatsu Charade (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. (81 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Daewoo Kalos weights approximately 150 kg more than 1997 Daihatsu Charade.
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 (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 Daewoo Kalos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daewoo Kalos | 1997 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Daewoo | Daihatsu |
| Model | Kalos | Charade |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2400 mm |
