2005 Daewoo Matiz vs. 2005 Nissan Platina
To start off, both 2005 Daewoo Matiz and 2005 Nissan Platina were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Platina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Platina (109 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Daewoo Matiz. (51 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Platina should accelerate faster than 2005 Daewoo Matiz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Platina weights approximately 287 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Nissan Platina (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Matiz. (70 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Platina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Matiz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daewoo Matiz | 2005 Nissan Platina | |
| Make | Daewoo | Nissan |
| Model | Matiz | Platina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2480 mm |
