2002 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2005 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2005 Honda Mobilio is newer by 3 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 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Mobilio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Mobilio (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. (81 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 255 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, 2005 Honda Mobilio (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Mobilio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daewoo Kalos | 2005 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Daewoo | Honda |
| Model | Kalos | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2750 mm |
