2002 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2001 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2002 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. (92 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 724 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 2001 Lincoln Town Car is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Daewoo Kalos, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daewoo Kalos | 2001 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Daewoo | Lincoln |
| Model | Kalos | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.9 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1769 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 85 L |
