2002 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Daewoo Kalos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Daewoo Kalos would be higher. At 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Daewoo Kalos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Daewoo Kalos (92 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Daewoo Kalos should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 225 kg more than 2002 Daewoo Kalos.
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, 2004 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. 2002 Daewoo Kalos has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Daewoo Kalos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Daewoo Kalos | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Daewoo | Honda |
Model | Kalos | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.9 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |