2002 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2000 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 2002 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Vauxhall Frontera would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Vauxhall Frontera (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. (103 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Vauxhall Frontera should accelerate faster than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 710 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.
Because 2000 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Vauxhall Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Vauxhall Frontera (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. (150 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Vauxhall Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daewoo Kalos | 2000 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Daewoo | Vauxhall |
| Model | Kalos | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2470 mm |
