2000 Daewoo Matiz vs. 1996 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2000 Daewoo Matiz is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volkswagen Passat (54 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Daewoo Matiz. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2000 Daewoo Matiz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 20 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.
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, 1996 Volkswagen Passat (92 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daewoo Matiz. (73 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daewoo Matiz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daewoo Matiz | 1996 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Daewoo | Volkswagen |
| Model | Matiz | Passat |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2480 mm |
