2008 Daihatsu Materia vs. 2005 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Peugeot 307. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Peugeot 307 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 307 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2008 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, 2005 Peugeot 307 (317 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daihatsu Materia | 2005 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Peugeot |
| Model | Materia | 307 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1494 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
