2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Daihatsu Materia

To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Express (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Materia. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2012 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1502 kg more than 2012 Daihatsu Materia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Chevrolet Express is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Daihatsu Materia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Express will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Chevrolet Express (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Materia.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Express 2012 Daihatsu Materia
Make Chevrolet Daihatsu
Model Express Materia
Year Released 2006 2012
Body Type Van Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5326 cc 1493 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 295 HP 102 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 454 Nm 132 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 72 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 91.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2537 kg 1035 kg
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 3810 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 2080 mm 1640 mm
Wheelbase Size 3440 mm 2560 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 7.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 40 L


 

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