2009 Daewoo Matiz vs. 2008 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2009 Daewoo Matiz is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 1,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 639 kg more than 2009 Daewoo Matiz.
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, 2008 Nissan Maxima (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daewoo Matiz. (69 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daewoo Matiz.
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2009 Daewoo Matiz | 2008 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Daewoo | Nissan |
Model | Matiz | Maxima |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 794 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 50 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 69 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 73.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 144 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 851 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |