2009 Daihatsu Materia vs. 2002 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Laguna (163 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Materia. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Laguna weights approximately 320 kg more than 2009 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, 2002 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Materia | 2002 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Renault |
| Model | Materia | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
