2002 Daewoo Matiz vs. 2002 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2002 Daewoo Matiz and 2002 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mazda 6 (118 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2002 Daewoo Matiz. (51 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2002 Daewoo Matiz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda 6 weights approximately 707 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Mazda 6 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daewoo Matiz. (69 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daewoo Matiz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daewoo Matiz | 2002 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Mazda |
| Model | Matiz | 6 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2680 mm |
