2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Daewoo Kalos
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Daewoo Kalos were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Daewoo Kalos. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 75 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 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daewoo Kalos. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daewoo Kalos. 2008 Daewoo Kalos has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Daewoo Kalos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Daewoo Kalos | |
Make | Honda | Daewoo |
Model | Civic | Kalos |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 71.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |