2005 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Daewoo Kalos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Daewoo Kalos would be higher. At 1,493 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 58 kg more than 2005 Daewoo Kalos.
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, 2008 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Kalos. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Daewoo Kalos | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Daewoo | Honda |
Model | Kalos | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1493 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 130 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1088 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |