2007 Daihatsu Materia vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2007 Daihatsu Materia and 2007 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 230 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 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Materia | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Materia | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
