2005 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2005 Acura CL
To start off, both 2005 Daewoo Kalos and 2005 Acura CL were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,209 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2005 Daewoo Kalos. (82 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura CL weights approximately 510 kg more than 2005 Daewoo Kalos. 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 Acura CL (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Kalos. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Kalos. 2005 Acura CL 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. 2005 Acura CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Daewoo Kalos | 2005 Acura CL | |
Make | Daewoo | Acura |
Model | Kalos | CL |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 3209 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6900 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.9 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |