2000 Daewoo Matiz vs. 2000 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2000 Daewoo Matiz and 2000 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,578 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Peugeot 206 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2000 Daewoo Matiz. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Peugeot 206 should accelerate faster than 2000 Daewoo Matiz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Peugeot 206 weights approximately 300 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, 2000 Peugeot 206 (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daewoo Matiz. (73 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daewoo Matiz. 2000 Peugeot 206 has automatic transmission and 2000 Daewoo Matiz has manual transmission. 2000 Daewoo Matiz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Peugeot 206 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daewoo Matiz | 2000 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Peugeot |
| Model | Matiz | 206 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 1578 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2450 mm |
