2009 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2008 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2009 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Picanto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Picanto would be higher. At 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Daewoo Kalos is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Daewoo Kalos weights approximately 142 kg more than 2008 Kia Picanto.
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 Daewoo Kalos (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (100 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Daewoo Kalos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto.
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2009 Daewoo Kalos | 2008 Kia Picanto | |
Make | Daewoo | Kia |
Model | Kalos | Picanto |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 123 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 15.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 928 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 35 L |