2003 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2003 Peugeot 306
To start off, both 2003 Daewoo Kalos and 2003 Peugeot 306 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Peugeot 306 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Peugeot 306 (100 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2003 Daewoo Kalos. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Peugeot 306 should accelerate faster than 2003 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Peugeot 306 weights approximately 255 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.
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 Peugeot 306 (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daewoo Kalos. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Peugeot 306 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daewoo Kalos. 2003 Peugeot 306 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 Peugeot 306 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daewoo Kalos | 2003 Peugeot 306 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Peugeot |
| Model | Kalos | 306 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1150 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
