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 (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. (71 HP @ 5400 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 337 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. (104 Nm @ 4000 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.
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2002 Daewoo Kalos | 2013 Honda Civic | |
Make | Daewoo | Honda |
Model | Kalos | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1148 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.7 : 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1292 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4458 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1752 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.5 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |