2003 Daewoo Matiz vs. 2003 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, both 2003 Daewoo Matiz and 2003 Suzuki Ignis were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Suzuki Ignis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Suzuki Ignis (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2003 Daewoo Matiz. (51 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Suzuki Ignis should accelerate faster than 2003 Daewoo Matiz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Suzuki Ignis weights approximately 162 kg more than 2003 Daewoo Matiz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Suzuki Ignis is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Daewoo Matiz. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Suzuki Ignis will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Suzuki Ignis (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daewoo Matiz. (69 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2003 Suzuki Ignis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daewoo Matiz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daewoo Matiz | 2003 Suzuki Ignis | |
| Make | Daewoo | Suzuki |
| Model | Matiz | Ignis |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2370 mm |
