2000 Daewoo Matiz vs. 2000 Jensen SV-8
To start off, both 2000 Daewoo Matiz and 2000 Jensen SV-8 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 2000 Daewoo Matiz. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Daewoo Matiz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Jensen SV-8 weights approximately 460 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.
Because 2000 Jensen SV-8 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 2000 Jensen SV-8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Jensen SV-8 (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daewoo Matiz. (73 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daewoo Matiz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daewoo Matiz | 2000 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Jensen |
| Model | Matiz | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
