2002 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 11 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. (92 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Civic weights approximately 284 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, 2013 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. 2013 Honda Civic 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. 2013 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daewoo Kalos | 2013 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Daewoo | Honda |
| Model | Kalos | Civic |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.1 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
