2008 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Daihatsu Materia
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. Both 2008 Honda Civic and 2012 Daihatsu Materia are equipped with a 1,493 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Materia. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 110 kg more than 2012 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 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2012 Daihatsu Materia | |
Make | Honda | Daihatsu |
Model | Civic | Materia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1493 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |