2000 Daewoo Matiz vs. 1987 Renault 5
To start off, 2000 Daewoo Matiz is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Renault 5 would be higher. At 1,419 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Renault 5 (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 2000 Daewoo Matiz. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 2000 Daewoo Matiz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Renault 5 weights approximately 246 kg more than 2000 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, 1987 Renault 5 (435 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daewoo Matiz. (73 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daewoo Matiz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daewoo Matiz | 1987 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Renault |
| Model | Matiz | 5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 1419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2440 mm |
