2007 Daihatsu Materia vs. 2009 Lada 21
To start off, 2009 Lada 21 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Daihatsu Materia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Daihatsu Materia would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lada 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Materia (102 HP) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Lada 21. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lada 21 weights approximately 95 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, 2007 Daihatsu Materia (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada 21. (120 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Daihatsu Materia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Materia | 2009 Lada 21 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lada |
| Model | Materia | 21 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| 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 | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 43 L |
