2002 Daewoo Lanos vs. 2005 Toyota Vitz
To start off, 2005 Toyota Vitz is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Daewoo Lanos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Daewoo Lanos would be higher. At 1,348 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Daewoo Lanos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Vitz (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2002 Daewoo Lanos. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Vitz should accelerate faster than 2002 Daewoo Lanos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Vitz weights approximately 100 kg more than 2002 Daewoo Lanos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Vitz is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Daewoo Lanos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Vitz will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Vitz (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daewoo Lanos. (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Vitz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daewoo Lanos. 2005 Toyota Vitz has automatic transmission and 2002 Daewoo Lanos has manual transmission. 2002 Daewoo Lanos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Vitz will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daewoo Lanos | 2005 Toyota Vitz | |
| Make | Daewoo | Toyota |
| Model | Lanos | Vitz |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1348 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 42 L |
