2009 Daihatsu Materia vs. 2006 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Materia. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Daihatsu Materia weights approximately 249 kg more than 2006 Lotus Elise.
Because 2006 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Daihatsu Materia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Lotus Elise (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Materia | 2006 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lotus |
| Model | Materia | Elise |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |
