2007 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Daewoo Kalos
To start off, 2008 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2008 Daewoo Kalos. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 77 kg more than 2008 Daewoo Kalos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Daewoo Kalos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daewoo Kalos. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2008 Daewoo Kalos | |
Make | Honda | Daewoo |
Model | Civic | Kalos |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 71.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |