2000 Daewoo Matiz vs. 2004 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Daewoo Matiz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Daewoo Matiz would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Passat (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2000 Daewoo Matiz. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2000 Daewoo Matiz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 509 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 2004 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Daewoo Matiz. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Passat will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Volkswagen Passat (285 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daewoo Matiz. (73 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daewoo Matiz.
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2000 Daewoo Matiz | 2004 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Daewoo | Volkswagen |
Model | Matiz | Passat |
Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 796 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1349 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2680 mm |