2002 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 6 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Daewoo Kalos should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 250 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, both vehicles can yield 130 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Daewoo Kalos | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Daewoo | Honda |
Model | Kalos | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.9 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |