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 @ 5000 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 100 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 (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3600 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 | 998 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 | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 67.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 70.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 34 L |