2009 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2009 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, both 2009 Daewoo Kalos and 2009 Pontiac Vibe were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac Vibe (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2009 Daewoo Kalos. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 2009 Daewoo Kalos.
Because 2009 Pontiac Vibe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Daewoo Kalos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac Vibe will offer significantly more control. 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 Pontiac Vibe (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daewoo Kalos. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Pontiac Vibe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daewoo Kalos. 2009 Pontiac Vibe has automatic transmission and 2009 Daewoo Kalos has manual transmission. 2009 Daewoo Kalos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Pontiac Vibe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Daewoo Kalos | 2009 Pontiac Vibe | |
Make | Daewoo | Pontiac |
Model | Kalos | Vibe |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 49 L |