2004 Chevrolet Prizm vs. 2004 Hyundai Matrix
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Prizm and 2004 Hyundai Matrix were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Prizm is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Prizm (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Matrix. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Prizm should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Matrix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Matrix weights approximately 135 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Prizm.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Prizm (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Matrix. (143 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Prizm will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Matrix.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Prizm | 2004 Hyundai Matrix | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Prizm | Matrix |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2610 mm |
