2009 Citroen C4 vs. 2009 Daewoo Kalos
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C4 and 2009 Daewoo Kalos were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C4 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 Daewoo Kalos. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C4 weights approximately 351 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Citroen C4 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daewoo Kalos. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daewoo Kalos. 2009 Daewoo Kalos has automatic transmission and 2009 Citroen C4 has manual transmission. 2009 Citroen C4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Daewoo Kalos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Citroen C4 | 2009 Daewoo Kalos | |
Make | Citroen | Daewoo |
Model | C4 | Kalos |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 77.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 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 | 1456 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |