2009 Daihatsu Materia vs. 2005 Honda Life
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Daihatsu Materia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Daihatsu Materia (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Daihatsu Materia weights approximately 235 kg more than 2005 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Daihatsu Materia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Daihatsu Materia (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Daihatsu Materia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Daihatsu Materia | 2005 Honda Life | |
Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
Model | Materia | Life |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |