2007 Daihatsu Materia vs. 2011 Opel Agila
To start off, 2011 Opel Agila 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 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Daihatsu Materia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Materia (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2011 Opel Agila. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Opel Agila 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, 2011 Opel Agila (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Opel Agila will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Materia | 2011 Opel Agila | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
| Model | Materia | Agila |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 15 seconds |
| 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 | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 41 L |
