2002 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2002 Daihatsu Sirion
To start off, both 2002 Daewoo Kalos and 2002 Daihatsu Sirion were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Daewoo Kalos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Daewoo Kalos (92 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2002 Daihatsu Sirion. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Daewoo Kalos should accelerate faster than 2002 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Daewoo Kalos weights approximately 180 kg more than 2002 Daihatsu Sirion. 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, 2002 Daewoo Kalos (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daihatsu Sirion. (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Daewoo Kalos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daewoo Kalos | 2002 Daihatsu Sirion | |
| Make | Daewoo | Daihatsu |
| Model | Kalos | Sirion |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2350 mm |
