2002 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2002 Renault Espace
To start off, both 2002 Daewoo Kalos and 2002 Renault Espace were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,944 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Espace (174 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Espace weights approximately 840 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 Renault Espace (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. 2002 Renault Espace has automatic transmission and 2002 Daewoo Kalos has manual transmission. 2002 Daewoo Kalos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daewoo Kalos | 2002 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Daewoo | Renault |
| Model | Kalos | Espace |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1349 cc | 2944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 83 L |
