2005 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2005 Dodge Stratus
To start off, both 2005 Daewoo Kalos and 2005 Dodge Stratus were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,424 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Stratus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Stratus (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2005 Daewoo Kalos. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Stratus should accelerate faster than 2005 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Stratus weights approximately 355 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 Dodge Stratus (217 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Kalos. (130 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Stratus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daewoo Kalos | 2005 Dodge Stratus | |
| Make | Daewoo | Dodge |
| Model | Kalos | Stratus |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 2424 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.9 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1088 kg | 1443 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |
