2001 Holden Berlina vs. 2001 Hyundai Matrix
To start off, both 2001 Holden Berlina 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2001 Hyundai Matrix. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 2001 Hyundai Matrix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Holden Berlina weights approximately 340 kg more than 2001 Hyundai Matrix. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Holden Berlina 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 Holden Berlina. 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 Holden Berlina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Hyundai Matrix. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Hyundai Matrix.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Holden Berlina | 2001 Hyundai Matrix | |
| Make | Holden | Hyundai |
| Model | Berlina | Matrix |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |
