2007 BMW 750 vs. 2007 Daihatsu Materia

To start off, both 2007 BMW 750 and 2007 Daihatsu Materia were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 750 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 750 weights approximately 912 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 BMW 750 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 2007 BMW 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Materia, 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, 2007 BMW 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. 2007 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 2007 Daihatsu Materia has manual transmission. 2007 Daihatsu Materia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 750 2007 Daihatsu Materia
Make BMW Daihatsu
Model 750 Materia
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4799 cc 1495 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 362 HP 102 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 490 Nm 132 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 72 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.3 mm 91.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1950 kg 1038 kg
Vehicle Length 5190 mm 3810 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1640 mm
Wheelbase Size 3130 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.4 L/100km 7.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 50 L


 

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