2003 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2012 Dacia Logan
To start off, 2012 Dacia Logan is newer by 9 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 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Dacia Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Daewoo Kalos (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Daewoo Kalos should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dacia Logan weights approximately 250 kg more than 2003 Daewoo Kalos.
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, 2012 Dacia Logan (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daewoo Kalos. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Dacia Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daewoo Kalos | 2012 Dacia Logan | |
| Make | Daewoo | Dacia |
| Model | Kalos | Logan |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
