2001 Daewoo Matiz vs. 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2001 Daewoo Matiz and 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2001 Daewoo Matiz. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2001 Daewoo Matiz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 168 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer (137 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daewoo Matiz. (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daewoo Matiz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daewoo Matiz | 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Daewoo | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Matiz | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1008 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |
