2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Daihatsu Materia

To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 715 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Chevrolet Silverado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Chevrolet Silverado (415 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Materia.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2008 Daihatsu Materia
Make Chevrolet Daihatsu
Model Silverado Materia
Year Released 2007 2008
Body Type Pickup Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4807 cc 1494 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 5600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 415 Nm 132 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 72 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83 mm 91.8 mm
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1750 kg 1035 kg
Vehicle Length 5850 mm 3810 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1880 mm 1640 mm
Wheelbase Size 3650 mm 2560 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 7.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 40 L


 

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