2007 Ford Galaxy vs. 2012 Daewoo Kalos
To start off, 2012 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Daewoo Kalos (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Daewoo Kalos should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 634 kg more than 2012 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, 2007 Ford Galaxy (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daewoo Kalos. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daewoo Kalos. 2012 Daewoo Kalos has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Galaxy has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Galaxy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Daewoo Kalos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Galaxy | 2012 Daewoo Kalos | |
Make | Ford | Daewoo |
Model | Galaxy | Kalos |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1894 cc | 1399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 77.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.2 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1739 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |