2003 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2003 Daewoo Chairman

To start off, both 2003 Daewoo Kalos and 2003 Daewoo Chairman were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Daewoo Chairman (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2003 Daewoo Kalos. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 2003 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 590 kg more than 2003 Daewoo Kalos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Daewoo Chairman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Daewoo Chairman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Daewoo Kalos, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Daewoo Chairman (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daewoo Kalos. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daewoo Kalos. 2003 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 2003 Daewoo Kalos has manual transmission. 2003 Daewoo Kalos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Daewoo Chairman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2003 Daewoo Kalos 2003 Daewoo Chairman
Make Daewoo Daewoo
Model Kalos Chairman
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1150 cc 2295 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 71 HP 150 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 104 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 68.6 mm 91 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 88.4 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 955 kg 1545 kg
Vehicle Length 3890 mm 5060 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1470 mm