2009 Daewoo Kalos vs. 1994 Mazda 626
To start off, 2009 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda 626 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Daewoo Kalos. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 2009 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda 626 weights approximately 107 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Mazda 626 (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daewoo Kalos. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daewoo Kalos | 1994 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Mazda |
| Model | Kalos | 626 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
