2006 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Daewoo Kalos
To start off, 2011 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Daewoo Kalos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Daewoo Kalos (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Daewoo Kalos should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 137 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Daewoo Kalos (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Daewoo Kalos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2011 Daewoo Kalos | |
| Make | Honda | Daewoo |
| Model | Civic | Kalos |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
