2008 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2009 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2009 Ford Fiesta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Daewoo Kalos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Daewoo Kalos would be higher. At 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Daewoo Kalos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Daewoo Kalos (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Daewoo Kalos should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Daewoo Kalos weights approximately 104 kg more than 2009 Ford Fiesta. 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 Daewoo Kalos (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (109 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Daewoo Kalos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fiesta.
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2008 Daewoo Kalos | 2009 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Daewoo | Ford |
Model | Kalos | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 16.9 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 | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |