2004 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Daewoo Kalos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Daewoo Kalos would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. (94 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 940 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.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. 2006 Honda Civic 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. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Daewoo Kalos | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Daewoo | Honda |
| Model | Kalos | Civic |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
