2004 Daewoo Lacetti vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Daewoo Lacetti is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Daewoo Lacetti (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (78 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Daewoo Lacetti should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 155 kg more than 2004 Daewoo Lacetti.
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, 2002 Toyota Corolla (147 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daewoo Lacetti. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daewoo Lacetti.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Daewoo Lacetti | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Daewoo | Toyota |
| Model | Lacetti | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
