2005 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2004 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2005 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Arosa would be higher. At 1,150 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Daewoo Kalos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Daewoo Kalos (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2004 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Daewoo Kalos should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Daewoo Kalos weights approximately 80 kg more than 2004 Seat Arosa. 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, 2005 Daewoo Kalos (105 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Daewoo Kalos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Daewoo Kalos | 2004 Seat Arosa | |
Make | Daewoo | Seat |
Model | Kalos | Arosa |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1150 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 67.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 70.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 17.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 34 L |