2009 Daewoo Matiz vs. 2009 Pontiac G3
To start off, both 2009 Daewoo Matiz and 2009 Pontiac G3 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac G3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac G3 (105 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2009 Daewoo Matiz. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac G3 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 Pontiac G3 (142 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daewoo Matiz. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Pontiac G3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daewoo Matiz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daewoo Matiz | 2009 Pontiac G3 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Pontiac |
| Model | Matiz | G3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 45 L |
