2007 Daihatsu Materia vs. 2011 Citroen C4

To start off, 2011 Citroen C4 is newer by 4 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 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Daihatsu Materia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Materia (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C4. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C4 weights approximately 219 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, 2011 Citroen C4 (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Materia.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Daihatsu Materia 2011 Citroen C4
Make Daihatsu Citroen
Model Materia C4
Year Released 2007 2011
Body Type Minivan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1495 cc 1358 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 102 HP 87 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 132 Nm 133 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 72 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91.8 mm 77 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 11.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1038 kg 1257 kg
Vehicle Length 3810 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.2 L/100km 6.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 60 L