2009 Daihatsu Materia vs. 2005 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Alhambra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Alhambra would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Alhambra (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Materia. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 630 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, 2005 Seat Alhambra (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Materia | 2005 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
| Model | Materia | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
