2007 Daihatsu Materia vs. 2006 Fiat Punto
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Materia (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Punto. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Punto weights approximately 115 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, 2006 Fiat Punto (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Materia | 2006 Fiat Punto | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Materia | Punto |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 49 L |
