2005 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2000 Plymouth Prowler

To start off, 2005 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Plymouth Prowler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Plymouth Prowler would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 232 kg more than 2005 Daewoo Kalos.

Because 2000 Plymouth Prowler is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Plymouth Prowler. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Daewoo Kalos, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Plymouth Prowler (610 Nm) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Kalos. (130 Nm). This means 2000 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Kalos. 2000 Plymouth Prowler has automatic transmission and 2005 Daewoo Kalos has manual transmission. 2005 Daewoo Kalos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Daewoo Kalos 2000 Plymouth Prowler
Make Daewoo Plymouth
Model Kalos Prowler
Year Released 2005 2000
Body Type Sedan Roadster
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1397 cc 3507 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 93 HP 0 HP
Torque 130 Nm 610 Nm
Engine Bore Size 77.9 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 73.4 mm 81 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.9:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1088 kg 1320 kg
Vehicle Length 4240 mm 4210 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1950 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2880 mm


 

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