2008 Citroen C8 vs. 2008 Daewoo Kalos
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C8 and 2008 Daewoo Kalos were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen C8 (126 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Daewoo Kalos. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C8 weights approximately 718 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.
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, 2008 Citroen C8 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daewoo Kalos. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C8 | 2008 Daewoo Kalos | |
| Make | Citroen | Daewoo |
| Model | C8 | Kalos |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 12.1 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 | 1788 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
