2007 Daihatsu Materia vs. 2004 Rover 45
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Rover 45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Rover 45 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Rover 45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Materia (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Rover 45. (100 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 45 weights approximately 267 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, 2004 Rover 45 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Materia | 2004 Rover 45 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Rover |
| Model | Materia | 45 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
