2003 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 6 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 2,204 cc, 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2003 Daewoo Kalos. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 428 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, 2009 Honda Civic (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daewoo Kalos. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Daewoo Kalos | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Daewoo | Honda |
Model | Kalos | Civic |
Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1150 cc | 2204 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1383 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |