2008 Daewoo Evanda vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus is newer by 5 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Taurus (284 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2008 Daewoo Evanda. (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2008 Daewoo Evanda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Taurus weights approximately 410 kg more than 2008 Daewoo Evanda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Daewoo Evanda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Ford Taurus (344 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daewoo Evanda. (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daewoo Evanda. 2013 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. 2013 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daewoo Evanda | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Daewoo | Ford |
| Model | Evanda | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1907 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2177 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |
