2007 Daihatsu Materia vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Daihatsu Materia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Materia (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 90 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Materia.
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 Daihatsu Materia (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Daihatsu Materia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Materia | 2000 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Materia | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2630 mm |
