2012 Honda Insight vs. 2011 Daewoo Kalos
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Daewoo Kalos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Daewoo Kalos would be higher. At 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Daewoo Kalos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Insight (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2011 Daewoo Kalos. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 2011 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight weights approximately 147 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, 2012 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daewoo Kalos. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Insight | 2011 Daewoo Kalos | |
| Make | Honda | Daewoo |
| Model | Insight | Kalos |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 1399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
