2005 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2005 Suzuki Alto
To start off, both 2005 Daewoo Kalos and 2005 Suzuki Alto were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 31 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Alto. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Daewoo Kalos should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Daewoo Kalos weights approximately 430 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Alto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Suzuki Alto is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Daewoo Kalos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Alto will offer significantly more control. 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Alto. (56 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Daewoo Kalos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daewoo Kalos | 2005 Suzuki Alto | |
| Make | Daewoo | Suzuki |
| Model | Kalos | Alto |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 56 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.9 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
