2012 Daewoo Matiz vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, both 2012 Daewoo Matiz and 2012 BMW 320 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 320 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2012 Daewoo Matiz. (50 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2012 Daewoo Matiz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 320 weights approximately 644 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.
Because 2012 BMW 320 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 320. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Daewoo Matiz, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 BMW 320 (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daewoo Matiz. (69 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daewoo Matiz.
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2012 Daewoo Matiz | 2012 BMW 320 | |
Make | Daewoo | BMW |
Model | Matiz | 320 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 794 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 50 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 144 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 851 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1429 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 57 L |