2005 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2002 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2005 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Daewoo Kalos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Daewoo Kalos (82 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2002 Ford Fiesta. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Daewoo Kalos should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 50 kg more than 2005 Daewoo Kalos.
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, 2005 Daewoo Kalos (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Fiesta. (99 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Daewoo Kalos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daewoo Kalos | 2002 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Daewoo | Ford |
| Model | Kalos | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
