2003 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2003 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 2003 Daewoo Kalos and 2003 Fiat Panda were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Daewoo Kalos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Daewoo Kalos (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Panda. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Daewoo Kalos should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Daewoo Kalos weights approximately 170 kg more than 2003 Fiat Panda. 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, 2003 Daewoo Kalos (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Daewoo Kalos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daewoo Kalos | 2003 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Daewoo | Fiat |
| Model | Kalos | Panda |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1249 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 35 L |
