2003 Buick Regal vs. 2011 Daihatsu Materia
To start off, 2011 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Regal (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2011 Daihatsu Materia. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2011 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Regal weights approximately 535 kg more than 2011 Daihatsu Materia. 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, 2003 Buick Regal (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daihatsu Materia. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daihatsu Materia. 2003 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2011 Daihatsu Materia has manual transmission. 2011 Daihatsu Materia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Regal | 2011 Daihatsu Materia | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | Regal | Materia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 40 L |
