2005 Daewoo Lanos vs. 2005 Honda Civic

To start off, both 2005 Daewoo Lanos and 2005 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Daewoo Lanos. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Daewoo Lanos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 26 kg more than 2005 Daewoo Lanos. 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 Honda Civic (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Lanos. (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Lanos.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Daewoo Lanos 2005 Honda Civic
Make Daewoo Honda
Model Lanos Civic
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1349 cc 1492 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 74 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 115 Nm 139 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4200 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1070 kg 1096 kg
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 48 L 50 L


 

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