2008 Daewoo Evanda vs. 2009 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Daewoo Evanda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Daewoo Evanda would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2008 Daewoo Evanda. (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2008 Daewoo Evanda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Daewoo Evanda weights approximately 390 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus.
Because 2009 Ford Taurus is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Daewoo Evanda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus 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, 2009 Ford Taurus (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daewoo Evanda. (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daewoo Evanda. 2009 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2008 Daewoo Evanda has manual transmission. 2008 Daewoo Evanda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Daewoo Evanda | 2009 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Daewoo | Ford |
Model | Evanda | Taurus |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6251 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4501 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |