2007 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Daewoo Matiz
To start off, 2012 Daewoo Matiz is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. 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 77 more horse power than 2012 Daewoo Matiz. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Daewoo Matiz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 715 kg more than 2012 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daewoo Matiz. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daewoo Matiz.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2012 Daewoo Matiz | |
Make | Honda | Daewoo |
Model | Civic | Matiz |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 871 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |