2007 Daihatsu Materia vs. 2007 Kia Pregio
To start off, both 2007 Daihatsu Materia and 2007 Kia Pregio were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,665 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Pregio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Materia (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2007 Kia Pregio. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Pregio weights approximately 632 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Materia.
Because 2007 Kia Pregio is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Kia Pregio. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Materia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Kia Pregio (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (138 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Pregio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. 2007 Daihatsu Materia has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Pregio has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Pregio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Daihatsu Materia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Materia | 2007 Kia Pregio | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
| Model | Materia | Pregio |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 2665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1682 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
