2008 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2008 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Avanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Avanza would be higher. At 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Daewoo Kalos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avanza (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Daewoo Kalos. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avanza should accelerate faster than 2008 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avanza weights approximately 4 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Daewoo Kalos (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Daewoo Kalos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daewoo Kalos | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Daewoo | Toyota |
| Model | Kalos | Avanza |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
