2008 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2008 Toyota Auris
To start off, both 2008 Daewoo Kalos and 2008 Toyota Auris were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,231 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Auris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Auris (175 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2008 Daewoo Kalos. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Auris should accelerate faster than 2008 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Auris weights approximately 475 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 Toyota Auris (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daewoo Kalos. (104 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Auris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daewoo Kalos | 2008 Toyota Auris | |
| Make | Daewoo | Toyota |
| Model | Kalos | Auris |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1150 cc | 2231 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 15.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 8.1 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 | 1035 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
