2001 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 2001 Hyundai Matrix
To start off, both 2001 Chevrolet Tracker and 2001 Hyundai Matrix were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Tracker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Tracker (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2001 Hyundai Matrix. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Tracker should accelerate faster than 2001 Hyundai Matrix.
Because 2001 Chevrolet Tracker 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 2001 Chevrolet Tracker. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Hyundai Matrix, 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, 2001 Hyundai Matrix (183 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Tracker. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Hyundai Matrix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Tracker.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Tracker | 2001 Hyundai Matrix | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Tracker | Matrix |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2610 mm |
