2008 Daihatsu Materia vs. 2008 Fiat Palio
To start off, both 2008 Daihatsu Materia and 2008 Fiat Palio were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Palio (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Palio weights approximately 25 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, 2008 Fiat Palio (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daihatsu Materia | 2008 Fiat Palio | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Materia | Palio |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 47 L |
