2002 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2002 Proton Impian
To start off, both 2002 Daewoo Kalos and 2002 Proton Impian were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Proton Impian is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Proton Impian (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. (92 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Proton Impian should accelerate faster than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Proton Impian weights approximately 160 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, 2002 Proton Impian (140 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Proton Impian will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daewoo Kalos | 2002 Proton Impian | |
| Make | Daewoo | Proton |
| Model | Kalos | Impian |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2610 mm |
