2005 Daewoo Lanos vs. 2012 Kia Venga
To start off, 2012 Kia Venga is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Daewoo Lanos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Daewoo Lanos would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Venga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Venga (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Daewoo Lanos. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Venga should accelerate faster than 2005 Daewoo Lanos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Venga weights approximately 640 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, 2012 Kia Venga (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Lanos. (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Venga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Lanos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daewoo Lanos | 2012 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Daewoo | Kia |
| Model | Lanos | Venga |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1349 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.9 seconds | 14 seconds |
| 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 | 1710 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 48 L |
