2008 Daihatsu Materia vs. 2008 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2008 Daihatsu Materia and 2008 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Boxster (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 330 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.
Because 2008 Porsche Boxster 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 2008 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Porsche Boxster (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Daihatsu Materia | 2008 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Daihatsu | Porsche |
Model | Materia | Boxster |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 272 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 64 L |