2004 Daewoo Lacetti vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Daewoo Lacetti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Daewoo Lacetti would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Daewoo Lacetti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Daewoo Lacetti. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2004 Daewoo Lacetti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 135 kg more than 2004 Daewoo Lacetti. 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 Daewoo Lacetti (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Daewoo Lacetti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Daewoo Lacetti | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Daewoo | Toyota |
| Model | Lacetti | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1170 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
