2007 Daihatsu Materia vs. 2005 Mini One
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mini One. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mini One would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mini One is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Materia (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Mini One. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 2005 Mini One. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mini One weights approximately 80 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, 2005 Mini One (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Mini One will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Materia | 2005 Mini One | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mini |
| Model | Materia | One |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1596 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 | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
