2012 Daewoo Matiz vs. 2012 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, both 2012 Daewoo Matiz and 2012 Daihatsu Charade were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 998 cc (3 cylinders), 2012 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Daihatsu Charade (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2012 Daewoo Matiz. (50 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 2012 Daewoo Matiz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Daihatsu Charade weights approximately 54 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, 2012 Daihatsu Charade (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daewoo Matiz. (69 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daewoo Matiz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Daewoo Matiz | 2012 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Daewoo | Daihatsu |
| Model | Matiz | Charade |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 794 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 50 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 144 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 851 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 36 L |
