2004 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2004 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, both 2004 Daewoo Kalos and 2004 Renault Vel Satis were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,187 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Vel Satis (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Vel Satis should accelerate faster than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 835 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, 2004 Renault Vel Satis (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. (105 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Daewoo Kalos | 2004 Renault Vel Satis | |
Make | Daewoo | Renault |
Model | Kalos | Vel Satis |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1150 cc | 2187 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 12.7 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 | 1050 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |