2008 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2008 Fiat Punto
To start off, both 2008 Daewoo Kalos and 2008 Fiat Punto were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Punto (84 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Daewoo Kalos. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 2008 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Punto weights approximately 80 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, 2008 Fiat Punto (195 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daewoo Kalos. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daewoo Kalos | 2008 Fiat Punto | |
| Make | Daewoo | Fiat |
| Model | Kalos | Punto |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 173 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 49 L |
