2003 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2006 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2006 Ford Maverick is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Daewoo Kalos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Daewoo Kalos would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Maverick (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2003 Daewoo Kalos. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2003 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Maverick weights approximately 575 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 2006 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Daewoo Kalos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Maverick 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, 2006 Ford Maverick (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daewoo Kalos. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daewoo Kalos. 2006 Ford Maverick 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. 2006 Ford Maverick will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Daewoo Kalos | 2006 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Daewoo | Ford |
Model | Kalos | Maverick |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 62 L |