2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Daewoo Matiz
To start off, 2012 Daewoo Matiz is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 553 kg more than 2012 Daewoo Matiz.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Daewoo Matiz. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daewoo Matiz. (69 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daewoo Matiz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Daewoo Matiz | |
| Make | Land Rover | Daewoo |
| Model | Defender | Matiz |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 794 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 50 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 35 L |
