2004 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2003 Ford Freestar
To start off, 2004 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Freestar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Freestar would be higher. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Freestar (190 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. (82 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Freestar weights approximately 870 kg more than 2004 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 Ford Freestar (336 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. 2003 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2004 Daewoo Kalos has manual transmission. 2004 Daewoo Kalos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Freestar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Daewoo Kalos | 2003 Ford Freestar | |
Make | Daewoo | Ford |
Model | Kalos | Freestar |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 3801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3070 mm |