2004 Daewoo Matiz vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 2004 Daewoo Matiz and 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,350 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2004 Daewoo Matiz. (51 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2004 Daewoo Matiz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 627 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daewoo Matiz. (69 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daewoo Matiz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Daewoo Matiz | 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Daewoo | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Matiz | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 794 cc | 2350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2570 mm |
