2009 Daewoo Matiz vs. 2009 Honda Element
To start off, both 2009 Daewoo Matiz and 2009 Honda Element were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Element (164 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2009 Daewoo Matiz. (50 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Honda Element (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daewoo Matiz. (69 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daewoo Matiz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daewoo Matiz | 2009 Honda Element | |
| Make | Daewoo | Honda |
| Model | Matiz | Element |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 794 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 50 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 65 L |
