1998 Daewoo Matiz vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1998 Daewoo Matiz and 1998 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 488 more horse power than 1998 Daewoo Matiz. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 Daewoo Matiz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 297 kg more than 1998 Daewoo Matiz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Daewoo Matiz, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 531 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daewoo Matiz. (69 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daewoo Matiz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daewoo Matiz | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Porsche |
| Model | Matiz | 911 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 537 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 144 km/hour | 310 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.3 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 100 L |
