2008 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Daewoo Kalos
To start off, 2011 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,667 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2011 Daewoo Kalos. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2011 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 145 kg more than 2011 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 (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 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 2011 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2011 Daewoo Kalos | |
Make | Honda | Daewoo |
Model | Civic | Kalos |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 1399 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |