2007 Daihatsu Materia vs. 2007 Renault Espace
To start off, both 2007 Daihatsu Materia and 2007 Renault Espace were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,186 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Espace (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Espace weights approximately 812 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 Renault Espace (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. 2007 Renault Espace has automatic transmission and 2007 Daihatsu Materia has manual transmission. 2007 Daihatsu Materia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Materia | 2007 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Renault |
| Model | Materia | Espace |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 2186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 83 L |
