2002 Daewoo Matiz vs. 2002 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, both 2002 Daewoo Matiz and 2002 Pontiac Sunfire were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Pontiac Sunfire (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2002 Daewoo Matiz. (51 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 2002 Daewoo Matiz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 422 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 Pontiac Sunfire (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daewoo Matiz. (69 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2002 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daewoo Matiz.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Daewoo Matiz | 2002 Pontiac Sunfire | |
Make | Daewoo | Pontiac |
Model | Matiz | Sunfire |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 796 cc | 2200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2650 mm |