1998 Daewoo Matiz vs. 1998 Toyota Sienna
To start off, both 1998 Daewoo Matiz and 1998 Toyota Sienna were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Sienna (189 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1998 Daewoo Matiz. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1998 Daewoo Matiz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 852 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.
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, 1998 Toyota Sienna (279 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daewoo Matiz. (69 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daewoo Matiz. 1998 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 1998 Daewoo Matiz has manual transmission. 1998 Daewoo Matiz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daewoo Matiz | 1998 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Daewoo | Toyota |
| Model | Matiz | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 87.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2910 mm |
