2012 Daewoo Matiz vs. 2012 Mazda 5
To start off, both 2012 Daewoo Matiz and 2012 Mazda 5 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda 5 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2012 Daewoo Matiz. (50 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Daewoo Matiz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda 5 weights approximately 634 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 Mazda 5 (191 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daewoo Matiz. (69 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daewoo Matiz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Daewoo Matiz | 2012 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Mazda |
| Model | Matiz | 5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 794 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 50 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 144 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17 seconds | 11 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 851 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 60 L |
