2012 Daewoo Matiz vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Daewoo Matiz is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2012 Daewoo Matiz. (50 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Daewoo Matiz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 414 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, 2009 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daewoo Matiz. (69 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daewoo Matiz. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2012 Daewoo Matiz has manual transmission. 2012 Daewoo Matiz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Daewoo Matiz | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Daewoo | Honda |
| Model | Matiz | Civic |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 794 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 50 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 144 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 851 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |
