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Daewoo Damas 0.8 i (38 Hp)
Overall Rating
Daewoo Damas:
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Damas Overview:
Daewoo Damas (Damas). With 64 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 24.5 s). A spacious vehicle designed to transport passengers comfortably, often with sliding doors. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Daewoo Damas generation was not tested by Euro NCAP. Given its age and basic design, safety features are minimal compared to modern standards, focusing on fundamental structural integrity rather than advanced systems.
0.8 i (38 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Extremely modest performance, suitable only for light loads and low-speed urban driving. Acceleration is very slow, making highway travel challenging and requiring patience.
Fuel Economy
While the engine is small, the carburettor system and basic design might not yield exceptional fuel economy by modern standards, but it's generally efficient for its class and intended use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Extremely compact and maneuverable for urban environments.
- • High cargo capacity relative to its small footprint.
- • Simple, robust mechanicals, often easy to maintain.
- • Very affordable to purchase and operate.
- • Excellent visibility due to cab-over design.
Cons:
- • Very poor performance, unsuitable for highway speeds.
- • Minimal safety features by modern standards.
- • Basic comfort and refinement levels, leading to a noisy ride.
- • High center of gravity can affect stability.
- • Lack of modern amenities and driver-assistance systems.
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Daewoo |
| Model: | Damas |
| Generation: | Damas |
| Modification (Engine): | 0.8 i (38 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1991 |
| End of production: | 2004 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Minivan |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 38 Hp @ 5000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 47.7 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 64 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | F8B |
| Engine displacement: | 796 |
| Number of cylinders: | 3 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine layout: | Middle, Longitudinal |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 24.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 24.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 23.3 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank capacity: | 37 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3230 mm mm |
| Width: | 1400 mm mm |
| Height: | 1920 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 1840 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1210 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1200 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
Fuel, speed, and comfort: How does the Daewoo Damas rank in your book?