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Daewoo Damas II 0.8 (38 Hp)
Overall Rating
Daewoo Damas:
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II Overview:
Daewoo Damas (II). With 64 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~7.5 l/100km). 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. With seating for 7, it’s perfect for larger families.
The Daewoo Damas II was not tested by Euro NCAP. As a vehicle designed primarily for utility and affordability in emerging markets, its safety features are basic and would likely fall significantly short of modern standards.
0.8 (38 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 0.8L (38 Hp) F8B engine provides extremely modest performance, suitable only for low-speed urban driving. Acceleration is very slow, making highway travel challenging and potentially unsafe.
Fuel Economy
With a combined fuel consumption of 6.5 l/100 km, the economy is acceptable for a small utility vehicle, though the carburettor system is less efficient than modern fuel injection.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Extremely compact and maneuverable for city use
- • High seating capacity relative to its size (7 seats)
- • Affordable purchase price and low running costs
- • Simple, easy-to-maintain mechanicals
- • Good cargo space for its class when rear seats are folded
Cons:
- • Very poor acceleration and top speed
- • Basic safety features and no Euro NCAP rating
- • Dated carburettor engine technology
- • Limited comfort for long journeys
- • Loud engine noise and vibrations at higher speeds
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Damas: 1991 - 2004).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Daewoo |
| Model: | Damas |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | 0.8 (38 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2005 |
| End of production: | 2011 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Minivan |
| Seats: | 7 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 38 Hp @ 5000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 47.7 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 64 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | F8B [Same engine] More details about the engine 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) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 7.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.5 l/100 km |
| 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 [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1400 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1920 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 1840 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| 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 [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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