2009 Chevrolet Matiz vs. 2009 Fiat Fiorino
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Matiz and 2009 Fiat Fiorino were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Fiorino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Fiorino (72 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Matiz. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Fiorino should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Matiz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Fiorino weights approximately 215 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Fiat Fiorino (119 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Matiz. (91 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Fiorino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Matiz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Matiz | 2009 Fiat Fiorino | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Matiz | Fiorino |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.1 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 45 L |
