2008 Daewoo Kalos vs. 1988 Honda Legend
To start off, 2008 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Legend would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2008 Daewoo Kalos. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2008 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 230 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, 1988 Honda Legend (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daewoo Kalos. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daewoo Kalos. 1988 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2008 Daewoo Kalos has manual transmission. 2008 Daewoo Kalos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Daewoo Kalos | 1988 Honda Legend | |
Make | Daewoo | Honda |
Model | Kalos | Legend |
Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |