2009 Dacia Logan vs. 2008 Daihatsu Materia
To start off, 2009 Dacia Logan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Daihatsu Materia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Daihatsu Materia would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Dacia Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Daihatsu Materia (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Dacia Logan. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 2009 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dacia Logan weights approximately 245 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu Materia.
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 Daihatsu Materia (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dacia Logan. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Daihatsu Materia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dacia Logan | 2008 Daihatsu Materia | |
| Make | Dacia | Daihatsu |
| Model | Logan | Materia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 91.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
