2007 Daihatsu Materia vs. 2012 Fiat Bravo
To start off, 2012 Fiat Bravo is newer by 5 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, 2012 Fiat Bravo (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Bravo should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 312 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, 2012 Fiat Bravo (206 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Materia | 2012 Fiat Bravo | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Materia | Bravo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
