2008 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,493 cc, 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Daewoo Kalos (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Daewoo Kalos should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 90 kg more than 2008 Daewoo Kalos.
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, 2005 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daewoo Kalos. (104 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daewoo Kalos. 2005 Honda Civic 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. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Daewoo Kalos | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Daewoo | Honda |
Model | Kalos | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1150 cc | 1493 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1125 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |