2004 Xedos 9 vs. 2003 Daewoo Kalos
To start off, 2004 Xedos 9 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Daewoo Kalos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Daewoo Kalos would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2003 Daewoo Kalos. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 2003 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Xedos 9 weights approximately 555 kg more than 2003 Daewoo Kalos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daewoo Kalos. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Xedos 9 | 2003 Daewoo Kalos | |
| Make | Xedos | Daewoo |
| Model | 9 | Kalos |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2490 mm |
