2005 Daewoo Lanos vs. 2001 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2005 Daewoo Lanos is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Prius would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Daewoo Lanos (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Prius. (71 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Daewoo Lanos should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Prius weights approximately 173 kg more than 2005 Daewoo Lanos.
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, 2001 Toyota Prius (116 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Lanos. (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Prius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Lanos. 2001 Toyota Prius has automatic transmission and 2005 Daewoo Lanos has manual transmission. 2005 Daewoo Lanos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daewoo Lanos | 2001 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Daewoo | Toyota |
| Model | Lanos | Prius |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1349 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2560 mm |
