2007 Citroen Xsara vs. 2007 Daihatsu Materia
To start off, both 2007 Citroen Xsara 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 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen Xsara (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 270 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.
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, 2007 Citroen Xsara (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (138 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. 2007 Daihatsu Materia has automatic transmission and 2007 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2007 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Daihatsu Materia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen Xsara | 2007 Daihatsu Materia | |
Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
Model | Xsara | Materia |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |