2007 Chevrolet Matiz vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Matiz and 2007 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Matiz. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Matiz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 300 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Matiz. (71 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Matiz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Matiz | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Matiz | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |
