1999 Daewoo Matiz vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1999 Daewoo Matiz is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Carina (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1999 Daewoo Matiz. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1999 Daewoo Matiz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Carina weights approximately 289 kg more than 1999 Daewoo Matiz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Toyota Carina (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daewoo Matiz. (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daewoo Matiz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daewoo Matiz | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Daewoo | Toyota |
| Model | Matiz | Carina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2590 mm |
