2007 Daihatsu Materia vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Daihatsu Materia weights approximately 96 kg more than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Because 2012 Lotus Exige is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Materia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lotus Exige (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Daihatsu Materia | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Daihatsu | Lotus |
Model | Materia | Exige |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 942 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 44 L |