2007 Daihatsu Materia vs. 2011 Volvo C70
To start off, 2011 Volvo C70 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 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo C70 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo C70 weights approximately 690 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, 2011 Volvo C70 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (138 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Daihatsu Materia | 2011 Volvo C70 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Volvo |
Model | Materia | C70 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1495 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4615 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1836 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |